Find my BBC Newsnight interview on the General election with Victoria Derbyshire, here, from 14:45: The reality is we never take the voters for granted at any stage. Interview on BBC Newsnight, 22 May 2024
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Please vote Conservative on 4 July
To represent Wycombe as MP since 2010 has been an honour. Whether it was saving the driving test centre recently or turning around Bucks Healthcare NHS Trust at the start, I am proud of the positive impact I have had on our area. Now we need to keep Wycombe thriving. […]
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My real views on Net Zero
I am honoured to have a campaign dedicated to opposing me over my work on the cost of Net Zero. It is a pity though that they don’t engage with my actual views, or the realities we face, such as the cost of living for the hard-pressed people of Wycombe: […]
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Same old Labour
Yesterday, the Chancellor set out new official costings which reveal that spending promises made by Labour equate to a £38.5 billion blackhole, meaning Labour would have to raise taxes by £2,094 over the next four years on every working family in Britain. This is the same old Labour party – […]
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The Right to Freedom of Expression in Democracy Societies – Speech to Bucks New University
Speech made by the Rt Hon Steve Baker MP at Bucks New University on the right to freedom of expression in democratic societies. This is an edit of an automated transcript. What is this thing we call society? It is a terrible mistake to think of society in the Marxist […]
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Falsehood flies, and the Truth comes limping after it
Besides, as the vilest Writer has his Readers, so the greatest Liar has his Believers; and it often happens, that if a Lie be believ’d only for an Hour, it has done its Work, and there is no farther occasion for it. Falsehood flies, and the Truth comes limping after it; so that when Men come to be undeceiv’d, it is too late; the Jest is over, and the Tale has had its Effect…
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Criminal Justice Bill – Tougher Sentences, More Police Powers, Cracking Down on Anti-Social Behaviour
Many Wycombe residents, understandably, remain concerned about crime, particularly anti-social behaviour and rural crime. I regularly speak to and work with our Conservative Party Police & Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber on local crime issues. Thanks to the concerted efforts of both the Government and Thames Valley Police, in the Thames […]
Read More Update from Westminster – Criminal Justice Bill
Next week, MPs will debate and vote on the Criminal Justice Bill at its Report stage. The 2019 Conservative Party Manifesto on which I was elected pledged to back our police and criminal justice system with tougher sentences, and more powers to tackle knife and drug-related crime. This Bill delivers […]
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My Response to Intimidation in Public Life
Following what I regard as gaslighting over the recent incident in Pinetrees, I want to be very clear with my political opponents. If someone seeks me out on the street and pursues me, videoing, then they can expect me to video them back for evidence. I will also publish the […]
Read More Misconceptions about my position on Gaza
I very much regret that some local people are dissatisfied with the Government’s position on Gaza. While we may disagree on the policy, I have made many representations to Ministers – including the Prime Minister and his team – to ensure that constituents’ views are understood. I am certain we […]
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