Nick de Bois

MP for Enfield North Column

A view from Westminster

Voting against planning reforms has persuaded the government to think again

Thursday, 25/Apr/2013

I WAS encouraged to learn that the government is to rethink its planning reforms.

Jobs roadshow gets down to business at secondary schools

Thursday, 14/Mar/2013

OVER the next three weeks I have organised for a team of business people, including recruitment companies and employers, to hold seminars and workshops at secondary schools in my constituency.

Simple diabetes test will benefit you and help NHS save money in long run

Thursday, 31/Jan/2013

AS an MP, I have always believed that, while you’re there to be a voice for your constituents, sometimes actions speak louder than words – and therefore doing things of practical value is really important too.

Residents are here longer than councillors, so their views must be respected

Thursday, 15/Nov/2012

ENFIELD Council’s application for a licence to hold events on Chase Green in Chase Side has horrified residents.

Fraudster being spared jail will leave low-wage workers feeling that crime does pay

Thursday, 04/Oct/2012

THE news last month that a £40,000 benefits fraudster was spared jail by a judge because of the cost of jailing him was simply appalling.

Silent majority have left the most lasting legacy

Thursday, 23/Aug/2012

IF you’re like me, you were addicted to the Olympics during the two glorious weeks of the London 2012 Games.

Review offers renewed hope in battle to scrap parking charges

Thursday, 12/Jul/2012

LAST Wednesday saw Enfield’s councillors debate Sunday parking charges at a full council meeting.

Raffle tickets to non-league fans to fill empty seats at top-flight football grounds

Thursday, 31/May/2012

IT was fantastic to see Enfield Town Football Club clinch promotion to the Ryman League Premier Division by winning the play-off final.

Every Londoner should get involved in this decision

Thursday, 19/Apr/2012

CHOOSING the mayor is a decision in which I believe every Londoner should get involved.

It could be worse, we could be in the euro

Thursday, 08/Mar/2012

THE eurozone crisis has not gone away.

Boost for jobseekers as employers line up opportunities at fair

Friday, 03/Feb/2012

JOBSEEKERS are being urged to attend a recruitment fair next week where more than 40 employers will be offering jobs
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Baffling parking policy is hindering efforts to love your high streets

Thursday, 26/Jan/2012

LAST week MPs debated the future of Britain’s high streets.