Letter to Cllr. John Lodge Saturday, 16 November, 2019 This week I sent a letter to Cllr. John Lodge. A copy of this letter is below: “Since publishing its report in the autumn of 2016, the West Anglia Taskforce, which I chair, has been continuing to press the case it made for additional track capacity on this important railway servicing what is known as the Innovation Corridor between London and Cambridge. Subsequent developments along the entirety... Local News
On the track 22nd March 2019 I was asked the other day whether the West Anglia Taskforce was still in existence. It is, I remain its Chairman and it meets again on 28 March. The Taskforce... Articles
Erasmus and Horizon after Brexit 17th February 2019 The House of Lords European Union Home Affairs Sub-Committee – on which I sit – has just published a report “Brexit : the Erasmus and Horizon programmes”. I do... Articles
Rail investment 16th November 2018 I have been asked to continue in my role as Chair of the West Anglia Taskforce. In that capacity I have met with the Mayor of London's new Deputy for Transport... Local News
Broadband in Uttlesford 13th November 2018 My first speech in the House of Lords was in a debate about public services in rural areas. This gave me an opportunity to bang the drum for broadband... Local News
New trains are coming 19th September 2018 I chaired a meeting of the West Anglia Taskforce last week at which Greater Anglia gave an update on progress with the new trains on order for the West Anglia... Local News
Airports - still questions to ask 27th June 2018 I was pleased to attend the event at Stansted Airport on 8 June that marked the launch of a service by Emirates to Dubai. The airport’s owners are boosted by... Articles
'On Being Saffron Walden's MP: A Reflection' 10th May 2018 I recently had the pleasure of writing an article for the Saffron Walden Historical Journal about my 40 years in Parliament. The Journal, available in Harts... Articles
Sir Alan opens new cricket season 23rd April 2018 Sir Alan Haselhurst proud to hold the County Cricket Championship Trophy won by Essex County Cricket Club in 2017. The Trophy was brought to Saffron Walden... Local News
My candidature for the upcoming General Election 25th April 2017 When I heard the Prime Minister’s announcement of an early General Election I reacted enthusiastically with my only thought being to play my part in... Articles