Articles by Mike Penning MP

Mike writes a regular column for 'Speakers Corner' in the Hemel Hempstead Gazette: www.hemeltoday.co.uk

Taking on an extended role

1st February 2016

I am delighted to have taken on a new role in my Ministerial brief.

Witnessing Parliament at its best

1st January 2016

I am incredibly proud of the British Parliament. It is a fabulous institution that has been the forerunner of so many democracies around the world and it is housed in an iconic and beautiful building; one of the most instantly recognised buildings on the planet.

Remembering our troops at Christmas

1st December 2015

At this time of year I always take a moment to remember our servicemen and women who are currently serving overseas. There may not be as many this year as in recent years, but there are still thousands spending Christmas away from home and family.

Centenary of the Women’s Institute

1st November 2015

This year is the centenary of the UK Women’s Institute, the first ever meeting of which was held at Llanfair PG in Anglesey in September 1915.

Busy year in prospect for Queen and country

10th January 2015

New Year is the perfect opportunity to take stock of where you are and what you want to achieve in the coming year.

Reason to celebrate a record breaking year

3rd December 2014

2014 has been a record-breaking year. Locally, in the Hemel Hempstead constituency, unemployment has now reached a new low at 1,089 - nearly half what it was in May 2010.

Hemel proves our long term plan is the future

29th October 2014

Last week's figures from the Office for National Statistics show the number of Jobseekers in the Hemel Hempstead Constituency has nearly halved since the last General Election.

Scotland vote momentous for UK and my Tour success pride

24th September 2014

Last week was momentous in the history of our great country and I am delighted that the people of Scotland have clearly spoken and have chosen to keep our United Kingdom of four nations together.

100 years on, we take democracy for granted

20th August 2014

The contrast between the veterans and the young cadets at the Drumhead Service in Gadebridge Park this month was a poignant start to commemorations of the start of the First World War – an event that not only had a profound life-changing impact on our grandparents and great-grandparents, but has also shaped the world we live in today.

Looking after Hemel town’s best kept secrets, grants mean we all win

16th July 2014

I am delighted that the Water Gardens restoration project has received a grant of £2.4 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Big Lottery Fund.