Primary School Places (26 Jan 2012)

Anyone who's been through the process of making a primary school application in recent years will know it can be akin to moving house as a source of stress. This month so far we have done both.

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Eurozone crisis and the veto (29 Dec 2011)

While the coalition's legislative programme has been light in recent weeks it's hardly been a quiet end to the year.

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Eurozone, Remembrance Sunday, Ovarian Cancer and Bill Gates (24 Nov 2011)

Christmas may be drawing near, certainly Winchester has that sense of excitement which makes the city so lovely at this time of year. But MPs have a lot to do before the turkey is served.

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EU, city centre market and HMP Winchester (27 Oct 2011)

This week may be half-term, but it's been all go in Westminster!

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Debt crisis, G20 and Alresford police meeting (22 Sep 2011)

Autumn is my favourite time of year and the views appearing around Winchester show you why.

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Catching up, the criminal riots and an opportunity. (18 Aug 2011)

I stand by my view that when the sun shines, a holiday in this country is as good as anywhere on Earth.

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Catching up, out and about , and RHCH (28 Jul 2011)

Almost August and the traditional holiday season will be upon us.

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JLS farce, Tennis For Free and the Energy Bill (23 Jun 2011)

There are so many ways to make a difference as a member of the House of Commons- some big, many small, but all worthwhile to someone.

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Foreign affairs, mayors, and farewell to Bishop Michael (19 May 2011)

As I write this column, the news is (at least in part) dominated by foreign affairs.

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Steve's bulging caseload (28 Apr 2011)

Next week marks one year since I was elected as your local Member of Parliament. To say that year has flown by is an understatement but it has been the most incredible 12-months you can imagine.

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Budget and AV referendum (31 Mar 2011)

I want to focus on two things only this month – the budget and the referendum.

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Forests, forests, forests! (24 Feb 2011)

There has been one issue above all others dominating my postbag these past few weeks. Not the record budget deficit, and all the difficult decisions tackling it will require, not even the radical education or health reforms ...

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Localism Bill and focus on health (27 Jan 2011)

Given this is my first column of 2011, a very Happy New Year to all Chronicle readers. Many parents with young children will know exactly what I mean when I say ...

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A new baby and work goes on (16 Dec 2010)

Some might say we've had enough excitement in the Brine family this year but, never ones for the quiet life, we thought we'd put a new baby into the mix just before Christmas!

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Tackling appalling national debt (11 Nov 2010)

As a member of the House of Commons I am of course duty bound to hold Ministers to account and question everything they do but it is also my job to help the coalition get its programme through ...

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Conservative Party conference (14 Oct 2010)

We've had good news and bad in the Brine household since I last wrote. A close family member lost his life after a tragic road accident leaving behind a wife and three children under-10 ...

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The summer fetes in full swing (16 Sep 2010)

There is more than a hint of Autumn in the air and (aside from it being my favourite time of year) that means the party conference season and the beginning of a new political term. I had my new pencil case and lunchbox ready early this year ...

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Summer heat and recess (26 Aug 2010)

I can only pray, for those still on holiday, that by the time you read this column Summer 2010 has had a second wind. Susie, Emily, Popcorn and I finally took a family holiday earlier this month near Bude in Cornwall ...

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Steve's first PMQ (22 Jul 2010)

The General Election may only seem like yesterday but Parliament begins its' shortened Summer recess this week. It's been a truly amazing first few months ...

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Maiden speech and first month (24 Jun 2010)

It has been quite a week, in Westminster and Winchester. On Monday I was fortunate enough to make my maiden speech in the House of Commons. I decided not to rush it ...

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