I have just returned from the News of the World's Save Our

Streets campaign meeting at St Thomas More School.  I took the opportunity to ask the Justice Secretary to end the early release of prisoners scheme which has led to many of the most violent criminals in society to re-offend.  He did not take the opportunity.

I was struck by the dignity of so many parents who have lost children in violent murders on our streets.  And couldn't help but reflect on what a huge task awaits the next government if we are to truly make our streets safer.

See a short video of the evening at the NoW website (I can't upload links at the moment, but as soon as I can, will do so). 

I have just returned from a  truly wonderful St George's Day supper in Welling, courtesy of Bexleyheath & Crayford Conservatives.  Henry Bellingham MP, the Shadow Justice Minister gave a rousing speech and reminded us of why we should be proud to be English.  I very much hope that as a nation, in future, we might celebrate St George's Day more widely and with greater gusto.  In this regard, the Irish, Scots and Welsh could certainly teach us a thing or two.