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Participating in the first socially distanced vote in Parliament

With no church and no family visits I spent Sunday reading books by my favourite authors and listening to Dusty Springfield and Bruce Springsteen

Out clapping for our fantastic key workers

Busy working from home

Picture of me with Cllr Howard Jackson (Bexleyheath & Crayford Conservative Chairman) and Peter Fortune (GLA Candidate for Bexley & Bromley)

With Marilyn welcoming the Mayor of Bexley, Cllr Geraldene Lucia-Hennis, and her husband, Peter, to Parliament for lunch

With Bexley Council Leader, Cllr Teresa O’Neill OBE and Bexley Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Cllr Brad Smith, meeting with the Minister for Care, Helen Whately MP, to discuss social care issues in Bexley

Meeting Kimberley Joseph from Network Rail at Barnehurst Station to discuss and look at the works to prevent future landslips

At a drop-in event in Parliament hosted by the British Retail Consortium to help celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2020

Welcoming the Deputy Leader of Bexley Council, Cllr Louie French, to Parliament and for a chat about local issues

With local activist and constituent, Viny Poon, at the 3rd annual China-UK International Music Festival in Parliament

Meeting local business owner, Russell Golby, in Parliament after Prime Minister’s Questions

Hosting a Thank You Party at the Conservative Club in Bexleyheath for those that gave lots of help during the General Election campaign

Pictured with the Chairman (James Cleverly MP) and other Vice Chairs of the Conservative Party

Sir David in the Commons urging the Leader of the Opposition to support the Brexit Bill

 

At Inspire Community Trust with Vinod Khanna 1 November 2019

Out canvassing in Iron Mill Lane, Crayford

Speaking to the Sixth Form at Crayford Haberdashers about Brexit

Some of the highlights from this year’s Conservative Party Conference in Manchester

MacMillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning

Visiting Conservative Party stalwart, Bill Heywood, at his new home in Heathfield Court Care Home

Launch of Park East, new Orbit development, Saturday 14 September

 

© Brian Aldrich

© Brian Aldrich

At Hall Place welcoming the Duke of Kent to Crayford as part of the centenary celebrations of Alcock and Brown’s first non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean             © Brian Aldrich

At a function hosted by Mark Harper MP with Parliamentary colleagues

At the ‘Knights of the air’ event in Hall Place and Gardens as part of the Alcock and Brown centenary celebrations

Enjoying afternoon tea at a Bexleyheath Ward Conservatives fundraiser

Supporting Boris Johnson at the leadership hustings at Excel on 17 July

Out in Danson Park with local Conservatives campaigning for Boris Johnson to be the next Prime Minister

 

 

In Portcullis House with Ed Berry, who completed two weeks’ work experience following the completion of his Politics degree at the University of Portsmouth

At the LSE and CASE stand in Parliament, with Bob Neill MP, 25 June 2019

Pictured with BCCA Officers and Bexley Campaign Manager

At the 14th Bexley Beer Festival at the Dartfordians Sports Club to support the event. Pictured sampling the Alcock & Brown Centenary Bitter with Stuart Holland, Roland Amos and Pat Waters.

Paying a visit to BCU Life Skills to meet the team, including the cook (Sue Flannery), and some of the service users

In Dartford for the local elections

With actress Su Pollard celebrating St George’s Day in the Speakers State Apartments

Crayford commemorates Alcock & Brown, Knights of the Air. Pictured are Rt Hon Sir David Evennett MP with Lady Evennett, The Mayor & Mayoress of Bexley, Group Captain Tony Alcock MBE RAF retired and his wife Rita.

At the AGM of the Bexleyheath and Crayford Conservatives Association with new President, Mark Brooks OBE, and new Chairman, Cllr Howard Jackson

With Nick Hair at the Kentish Belle in Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath, to celebrate the micropub’s first anniversary

Visiting Bursted Wood Primary School to meet with Headteacher, Mrs Dryland, and to tour the new building

Discussing transport problems with Conservative Mayor of London candidate, Shaun Bailey AM

At a reception in Parliament to celebrate the investiture of Rt Hon Sir John Hayes MP. Pictured with Damien Moore MP and Sir John.

Out delivering leaflets and meeting residents in Braeburn Park

Visiting The Bookends Bindery Ltd in Crayford to learn about their trade, work on training apprentices and to meet the staff. Pictured left to right: Sarah Bernard, Colin Barson, Rt Hon Sir David Evennett MP, Sean Codling, Joe Dixon

Visiting Restore Datashred at their site in Crayford to tour the facility, chat with staff and learn about the work they do

On a visit to Haberdashers’ Crayford and chatting with Year 12 students Gideon Divine and Andrea Solomon

Signing the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment with the message: “We will never forget and it must never happen again”

Officially opening the Bluesky Citadel in the City of God church, Crayford

At the Crossroads Care Christmas Lunch for clients and volunteers of the Befriending Service

With Alberto Costa MP at the ‘Taste of Italy’ event in Parliament

At the Youth Sport’s Trust parliamentary reception talking to Denise James-Mason about their six point plan for the future of PE

Welcoming Bexley Borough Campaigner, Frazer Brooks, to Parliament for lunch

 

 

Welcoming Bexley Borough Campaigner, Frazer Brooks, to Parliament for lunch

With Lord Kevin Shinkwin at a Parliamentary Reception hosted by Leonard Cheshire Disability

Meeting friend, activist and former work colleague Dr Jim Healy in Parliament for lunch

© Corpix Photography

© Corpix Photography

© Corpix Photography

At Danson House to mark the centenary of the end of WWI with the Mayor of Bexley and the Lord Lieutenant of Greater London (Sir Kenneth Olisa OBE). Photos: © Corpix Photography

Taken at a local Scout event with the Mayor and former councillor John Harrington

With Cllr Nigel Betts, Chairman of the East Wickham and Welling War Memorial Trust, at their annual Festival of Remembrance ©Station Parade Studios

Welcoming former staff member and friend, Cllr Richard Morgan, to Portcullis House

In the House of Lords for the Chinese Information and Advice Centre’s ‘Woman Volunteering of the Year Award 2018’.

In the Broadway, Bexleyheath at a Poppy Launch event

Bexley Mayor, Cllr. Brian Bishop and Mayoress, Cllr. Christine Bishop, and the Rt. Hon. Sir David Evennett MP and Lady Evennett attended a dinner on Thursday evening (25 October) at ASSOS to celebrate the refurbishment of the Crayford restaurant. Joining them to sample the new menu were Crayford Councillor Geraldene Lucia-Hennis and her husband Peter. The restaurant owner and head chef, Mahmut Budak, decided to close in August for a revamp, and the decor and furnishings have been replaced with the bar relocated in the centre of the room.

Pictured at the 1st North Cray Scout Group for the unveiling of a memorial to former Assistant Scout Master Geoffrey Vesey Holt of 1st North Cray Scouts, who died at Passchendaele in September 1917, as part of the Royal British Legions #Thankyou100 campaign

At Stuzzichini restaurant in Bexleyheath for a dinner with the Secretary of State for International Development, Rt Hon Penny Mordaunt MP

At the 2018 Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham

Out celebrating Marilyn’s birthday at the excellent Stuzzichini restaurant in Bexleyheath

Meeting residents and giving out leaflets in Bexleyheath

Celebrating the 40th Wedding Anniversary of Peter & Lynden Sharp at Langan’s Brasserie

Out on the terrace at the House of Commons with my wife, Marilyn, and my Parliamentary Assistant, Perry Taylor and his fiancée Jemma Achurch, before lunch

At the Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey) for a luncheon at the invitation of Mr Alderman Gregory Jones QC

Pictured with BCCA Chairman Mark Brooks and Deputy Chairman Maureen King, at the Crook Log Ward Coffee Morning

Pictured with Justine Greening MP signing up London and Quadrant to the Social Mobility Pledge

With Marilyn entertaining the Mayor and Mayoress of Bexley, Cllr Brian Bishop and Cllr Christine Bishop for lunch and a visit to Parliament

Pictured with local businessman, Lee Shipman, in the Broadway, Bexleyheath

Having lunch with old school friend, Peter Sharp

On a visit to St Paul’s (Slade Green) Primary School, who were participating in a range of sports and raising funds for UNICEF

With Bexley Council Leader, Teresa O’Neill, welcoming Health Minister, Steve Brine MP, to Bexleyheath for a chat about public health issues locally

 

Pictured meeting the team (Lewis Gooch, Raj Nagpal, Manisha Nagpal, and Joseph Olsen) at New Horizon Systems in Crayford to discuss their growth and the ways in which they have helped local businesses

With Tracey and Hannah from the Volunteer Pub in Church Road, Bexleyheath, following the pubs renovation

In the House of Commons Chamber asking a question at PMQs (© Parliamentary Recording Unit)

In the new Barnehurst ward canvassing for the local elections

Welcoming my friend, Peter Galpin, to Parliament for lunch

Celebrating St George’s Day with John Clemence, former President of the Royal Society of St George, in the Speaker’s State Apartments in Parliament, at a reception hosted by Andrew Rosindell MP

At Slade Green station meeting local rail users

Visiting the Red House to help promote English Tourism Week

Canvassing cancelled so spent Saturday morning at home helping Marilyn make soup

Pleased to attend and present the awards for the ceremony for the National Portrait Awards in Crayford ©Lesley Lockwood, Lockwood Studios

Welcoming Paul Prentice, Rector of St Paulinus Church in Crayford, to Parliament

With Pat Cammish at Danson Boathouse at a reception to celebrate the life of great man and longtime friend, Dave Cammish

With the Officers of the North End and Slade Green Ward at the AGM

Friends of St. Paulinus Church fund raising Quiz Night

At an event in Parliament to support World Cancer Day

Pictured at the Bexley Rugby Club’s 60th anniversary dinner

At a reception held at the Bexleyheath Conservative Club on 25 January in remembrance of Edna Reeve – a long-serving Conservative Party Member – following her funeral service.

At the Bexleyheath & District Club for the Disabled annual dinner

Pulling a pint with Adam Howell, the Manager of the Golden Lion pub in the Broadway Bexleyheath, following the venue’s recent revamp

With Sawen Ali, a pupil from Townley Grammar School, who completed a couple of days work experience in Parliament.

Pictured celebrating the completion of Rosemary Court in Erith Park

Parliament ready for the festive season

Visiting the Kentish Belle chalet in the Broadway Bexleyheath for a chat with local resident Nick Hair and brewer Jack Wolfart

Welcoming Frazer Brooks, the newly appointed Bexley Borough Organiser for the Conservatives, to Parliament

Prime Minister’s Question Time on 6 December

Celebrating Small Business Saturday 2017 with successful local business Snappy Snaps in Bexleyheath Broadway with Yonatan Michael and his staff, Max and Dat

Visiting Centrepiece’s Open Exhibition at Hall Place. Great Exhibition and some fantastic work.

At the Bexley Police Borough Commander’s Commendation Ceremony, which was held at Danson Park Boathouse

Visiting the Bexley campus of London South East Colleges

©Adrian Buckenham. At the Remembrance Service of the East Wickam and Welling War Memorial Trust

 

 

In the House of Lords for the Chinese Information and Advice Centre’s afternoon tea to celebrate the ‘Woman Volunteer of the Year Award’

With Caroline Field from Orbit to discuss their plans for the regeneration of Arthur Street

At the RSPCA’s farmers’ market in Parliament with Mark Gorton from Traditional Norfolk Poultry Ltd

Out with a team in Barnehurst meeting residents and discussing local issues

Paying respect at Christ Church, Bexleyheath

Visiting Bexley Mencap to discuss local issues

In the Chamber of the House of Commons

 

 

Out and about campaigning in Bexleyheath

Out and about campaigning in Bexleyheath

Out on patrol in North End for Walk the Met

At the AGM of Friends of St Paulinus Church

 

 

At the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester

With Rt Hon Andrea Leadsom, Leader of the House of Commons, at the Annual Ladies Lunch in the Bexleyheath Conservative Club

With Blackheath Westcombe Conservatives as the guest speaker at a drinks reception

In Parliament for the debate on the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill

With representatives from the Army, who were in the Broadway to highlight the career opportunities they have available

On holiday in Norfolk

Out meeting residents in Crayford

In Chevening as a guest speaker for a summer lunch

At the Crayford Conservatives BBQ

With Anna Gunstone from Townley Grammar School during her week’s work experience in Parliament

Joining the Mayor of Bexley at Mayplace Sports Field for the opening of the new 3G pitch

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The Conservative Government Whip 2017

Attending the Head Girl’s Day at Towley Grammar School, which had a Jungle Book theme

Thanking volunteers for their help at the General Election and celebrating the best ever result in Bexleyheath and Crayford

With Annie Baurer after she received a commendation at Bexley Police’s Commendation Ceremony

Campaigning in Barnehurst Ward

Out with a team speaking to residents in Bexleyheath

In Crayford town centre to talk to residents about the General Election

At a volunteering event in the Broadway Bexleyheath with local resident Dean Gardiner of St Johns Ambulance

In Thurrock to support Jackie Doyle-Price for her re-election

Out canvassing in Slade Green

With Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. Rt Hon James Brokenshire, and Cllr Brad Smith in Welling

Out campaigning with the Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson

With Sports Minister, Tracey Crouch, campaigning in Eltham for the General Election

Meeting residents in Christchurch Ward

Out and about in Welling on the campaign trail

Out canvassing in Christchurch Ward for the General Election

Out campaigning in Thurrock to help ensure Jackie Doyle-Price is re-elected

A break from campaigning with lunch at Danson Boathouse

At a charity coffee morning on Saturday with Simon Windle and Howard Jackson as well as Councillors Cllr Howard Marriner and Cllr Christine Bishop

David campaigning in North End

Out campaigning in Bexleyheath

At Bexleyheath train station with Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP, Cllr Teresa O’Neill and Cllr Alex Saywer for the ‘Keep Bexley on Track’ campaign

At the Bexleyheath and Crayford Conservative Association AGM with new Chairman, Mark Brooks, and outgoing Chairman, Simon Windle

Catch-up meeting with Ben Travis, Chief Executive of Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

With Cllr Sharon Massey and two of her pupils, Agape Daubaris and Shannon Tolnai, discussing a number of their concerns about the school day

With local Conservative activist, Howard Jackson, in Parliament

At the St Michael’s Supper Evening with guest speaker, Jackie Doyle-Price MP, as well as Ward Chairman, Mark Brooks, and Cllr Caroline Newton

On a tour of Barrington Primary School with Headteacher, Claire Clark

Pictured with local constituent, Lewis Field, in Bexleyheath visiting Bexley and Lewisham Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets

With the Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon Boris Johnson

In Stoke with Parliamentary colleagues campaigning for Jack Brereton

With Kit Ellen at an event in Parliament to support English wine

With Maniv Pathik at Townley Grammar School for the Indian Republic Day celebrations

With David Innes, Chair of the CLLSA, discussing the impact of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia

At a local event with Marilyn, as well as James and Cathy Brokenshire

In the House of Commons Chamber for PMQs
(© Parliamentary Recording Unit)

Discussing a range of issues at surgery with local constituent Stewart Willoughby

A visit to Parliament from friend, former employee and former Bexley Councillor, Richard Morgan

Conservative and Labour Whips on stage with the cast of ‘This House’ at the Garrick Theatre, after the brilliant portrayal of the Whips Office in the House of Commons during the Labour Government of 1974-79

At the weekly Whips meeting in the House of Lords

Office team photo in Parliament

Meeting Greg Knight at Jennings Bet to discuss the gambling industry

With friend and supporter, Dean Gardiner, in Parliament for lunch

With Rt Hon James Brokenshire and Mayor of Bexley Cllr Eileen Pallen, at the Mayor’s Christmas Carol Service in Bexleyheath

Meeting Mark Pinchin, Principal at Bexleyheath Academy, to discuss the progress of the school

With Archdeacon Dr Paul Wright (Priest in Charge at St Augustines Church) and members of the congregation at the Christmas Bazaar held in the church hall

With the St Johns Ambulance Group for their Enrolment and Awards Evening at Brampton Primary Academy

In the House of Commons to support the Chancellor for the Autumn Budget

At the wedding of James and Victoria Edgar in Parliament

Victoria Carrington, with her father, Matthew Carrington (Baron Carrington of Fulham) , at her wedding to James Edgar

Campaigning for Caroline Johnson in the Sleaford and North Hykeham by-election

With Duncan Wilson, Chief Executive of Historic England, being presented with a picture of the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, which I upgraded to Grade I as Acting Heritage Minister

With Mark Brooks, Member of the Men and Boys Coalition Organising Committee, at the launch of the Men and Boys Coalition in Parliament

At St Michael’s Church for the Festival of Remembrance organised by the East Wickham and Welling War Memorial Trust

With John White and Jason Frost from BACTA to discuss some of the issues facing the seaside amusement industry

Pictured in Westminster Hall with old school friend Jim Milbourne and his wife Ansley

At the BCCA Annual Dinner with Education Secretary, Rt Hon Justine Greening MP

Supporting Macmillan at coffee morning in Parliament

Meeting puppy walker Myriam Steadman, Debbie Marchese, and guide dogs Rivers, to discuss access to public transport

Meeting pupils from Peareswood Primary School in Parliament to talk about the role of Government

With Police & Crime Commissioner Matt Scott and Chief Constable Alan Pughsley QPM

With friend, colleague and Secretary of State, Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP at the Party Conference

With Ben Parker from Macmillan, discussing the fantastic work of the charity

Meeting with representatives from Falkland Islands Government Office at the Conservative Party Conference

At the BCCA Women’s annual lunch with guest speaker Rt Hon Karen Bradley MP, Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport

At the Crayford Greyhound track watching local dog Yahoo Victor win the Ladbrokes Golden Collar

Delivering leaflets and meeting residents in Howbury Park

At the Christchurch Conservatives Autumn Lunch, held at Danson Boathouse

Visiting local business Apex Lifts to discuss apprenticeships and to congratulate them on their many successes. Pictured with Managing Director, Warren Jenchner and Service Director, John Roberts.

Meeting Alice Barnard and Nicolas Heslop from the Edge Foundation to discuss education issues

In Parliament with Marilyn meeting Mayor of Bexley, Cllr Eileen Pallen, and her husband Mark

At Abbey Wood station to see the development of Crossrail

At the Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Awards launch in Parliament

Visiting Tory veteran, Edna Reeve, at Groveland Park Care Home in Barnehurst this morning for coffee and a chat

Meeting Bexley Grammar Student, Ethan Bremerkamp, to discuss political issues

Discussing the Summer Reading Challenge with Darren Taylor, the Chief Executive of Eco Learning

Two Lord Commissioners sign their last Treasury documents on behalf of the Cameron Government

With Sara Huggins, from the Bank of England, at the drop-in reception in Parliament for the new £5 note

Meeting Dee Ryall, an Australian politician who serves as the MP for Ringwood in the Victorian Legislative Assembly

At The Reading Agency’s drop-in reception in Parliament for the Summer Reading Challenge

Presenting Nick Hurd MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary State at the Department for International Development, with the book from Bursted Wood Primary School for the Send My Friend To School campaign

With Chimere, a student at Townley Grammar School, during her work experience in Parliament

Congratulating Bernard and Edna Clewes on their 60th Anniversary

With Abbie, Philip and Rachel, who I have worked with for the past six months in my role as Acting Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Sport, Tourism and Heritage

Meeting local activist, Amandeep Singh Bhogal, in Parliament

With Sue Owen, Permanent Secretary for Department for Culture, Media and Sport, at Thiepval in front of the Yorkshire Air Museum’s Allied Air Forces Memorial

At the start of the vigil for the commemoration of the Battle of the Somme at Westminster Abbey

Meeting Keith Manchanda, the new Secretary of the Conservative Club, with Les Ayres and Maureen King

At Blakeney Point as the Tourism Minister during a visit to Norfolk to look at the tourism offer.

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Speaking at DCMS Question Time as the Minister for Sport, Tourism and Heritage

On a tour of St Paul’s Cathedral as the Minister for Heritage and Tourism

At the Crayford Ward coffee morning hosted by Patricia Kaye

At the Bath Food Showcase in Westminster, which was hosted by Ben Howlett MP

Out canvassing for Ray Sams for the St Michaels by-election

At the memorial for the men of HMS Malaya that were killed at the Battle of Jutland

Saying goodbye to Claire Scott, Head of Admin in the Government Whips Office. Sad to see her leave and wish her well.
Pictured with Claire and her successor, Joe.

At the Bexleyheath Girl Guides Annual Rededication Service on Sunday 22 May

At the FA Cup Final (21 May) cheering on Palace

With Sir Philip Craven at the Anti-Corruption Summit

Casting the official first vote for the Charity Choices Campaign, supported by Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation.

With the Gujarati Community at the Celebration of Education event held at Townley Grammar School.

At the Christchurch Conservatives Spring Lunch in The Boathouse, Danson Park

Walking in Sheringham Park and
enjoying the beautiful Norfolk countryside on Sunday 1 May.

At the launch of National Golf Month

Supporting the FA Girls’ Football Week

With Martin Glenn, CEO of the FA, at the Crystal Palace vs Watford FA Cup semi-final

Campaigning in Rochester for Matthew Scott for the Kent PCC election

At the Medway Visitor Centre with Kelly Tolhurst

Campaigning in Barnehurst for Zac Goldsmith

Paying respects at the Thiepval war graves ahead of the Somme commemoration

Visiting the Household Cavalry Museum in Horse Guards Parade

Speaking in my role as Heritage Minister on the subject of church conservation

Campaigning in Christchurch for Zac Goldsmith

At SMaRT Garage in Crayford

Zac Goldsmith campaigning in Bexleyheath Broadway

Speaking to Erith WI

Be What You Want You Day at Pelham School

With Aaran Gedhu from Welling, during his week’s work experience in Parliament

Visiting Must Farm

Speaking at Somerset House to launch their Post War Public Art Exhibition

Pleased to meet with the Chancellor and colleagues at Number 11 today

Meeting the Greenwich and Bexley Hospice Chief Executive

Out speaking to residents in Crayford with Cllr John Davey

Meeting the Yacht Harbour Association in my role as Tourism Minister

Welcomed to the DCMS on my first day by the Permanent Secretary Sue Owen

Signing Holocaust Educational Trust’s 2016 Book of Commitment in Westminster

Speaking at Bexleyheath Academy

Meeting the Greenwich and Bexley Hospice Chief Executive

Out speaking to residents in Crayford with Cllr John Davey

Meeting the Yacht Harbour Association in my role as Tourism Minister