British-American Parliamentary Group Monday, 13 December, 2021 In a surprise development I have been asked to fill a vacancy that occurred on the Executive Committee of the BAPG. Apparently I was the unanimous choice. I look forward to contributing to the enhancement of relations between the US Congress and the UK Parliament. Westminster 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
My vote for the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill 2nd February 2017 I have received a large amount of correspondence from constituents enquiring as to why I did not vote on the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill... Westminster News
NHS: NO SINGLE ANSWER 18th January 2017 Our NHS is forever a subject for concern. Never more so than during the winter months. As with so many things it is not what it achieves – patient satisfaction... Articles
Date set for final parade at Carver Barracks 8th November 2016 During the Defence Estate announcement on Monday 7 November, Sir Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence, announced Carver Barracks as one of the... Articles
