How the Conservatives should respond to Labour’s first #KingsSpeech
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Closing down casework for Wycombe residents
I am no longer the MP for Wycombe. As a result, my office is now closed and I am unable to assist with any new cases.Â
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Launching my new Substack
My new substack: unique insights into UK and international politics, public policy, prosperity and society derived from 30 years of leadership experience in the armed forces, business, parliament and government.
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50 Things I Have Done for Our Area as Wycombe’s MP
Since I became Wycombe’s MP in 2010, it has been an honour to work for our area. This is my home, my community, and I am proud of everything that my team and I have achieved for local people. I have always listened to local concerns and I have worked […]
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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…
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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General Election Pledges Statement
Prior to any General Election, all candidates standing receive many requests to pledge their support for national policy issues. Many of these causes are noble and I will wish to support them. However, main party candidates at General Elections stand on their party’s manifestos – the programme of policies that […]
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