Increased defence spending Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 The announcement by the Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps, and the Prime Minister - that the UK would increase its spending on defence to 2.5% of GDP (from 2.0% at present) represents an additional commitment of £75bn over the rest of this decade. This is essential, and timely. It's clear to everyone that this is a more dangerous world - the peace of the post-Cold War years is now at risk, and it is... Opinions
God Save The King! 6th May 2023 What a wonderful celebration the coronation was! The best of British pageantry and tradition, within a modern setting. The music lifted the soul and I was proud... Opinions
Local Elections 2023 3rd May 2023 Local Elections are being held on 4 May 2023, in many parts of Yorkshire. Stewart Harper said "The Polls open at 7am tomorrow, for all those with local... Local News
Meeting with the Prime Minister 12th January 2023 Together with the other Regional Chairmen, I met with the Prime Minister in Downing Street last night - an opportunity to discuss how the different parts of the... Reports
Fundraising Dinner with William Hague 30th September 2022 Yorkshire & Humber Conservatives were pleased to welcome Lord Hague of Richmond, former Leader of the Conservative Party, to Harrogate last night as part of the... Reports
HM Queen Elizabeth II, 1926 - 2022 8th September 2022 Following the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II, Stewart Harper said "We are all shocked at the death of Her Majesty, who has reigned over our country for more... Reports
Platinum Jubilee 2022 5th June 2022 What a weekend! A fitting tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, and all she has done to serve our nation and the Commonwealth over 70 years! Reports
Spring Forum 19th March 2022 A privilege to speak at the Spring Conference this weekend. A text of the speech is below. “Britain is a nation of shopkeepers”. Whether that phrase, attributed... Opinions
Let’s Get Brexit Done 17th October 2019 After long hours and days of negotiation, the Withdrawal Agreement deal is done and the choice for MPs voting in Parliament on Saturday is simple - back the... Opinions
Stewart Harper welcomes increase in wages 15th October 2019 Stewart Harper has welcomed the latest data showing an increase in wages. New figures show that wages have risen again, ahead of prices for 19 consecutive... Local News