It's been really hectic recently so my apologies for not blogging for a very long time. There are so many issues going on in the constituency at the moment that I haven't really had time to update the website as much as I would like. Have only just got in from another public meeting in the constituency.

Anyway, the weekend of June 6th I had the pleasure to accompany veterans to Normandy for the 65th commomorations of the D-Day landings. It was a very moving weekend and something I found quite emotional. Every since I can remember I have had a deep interest in the Normandy campaign, perhaps because my Grandad was one of those who went across on D-Day +1. My favourite film is the Longest Day which I have watched more time than I can remember!

This was my first trip to Normandy and so I found the whole weekend absolutely fascinating. Visiting sites like Pegasus Bridge, Omaha Beach, St Mere Eglise, Caen etc was like a living history lesson to me and I only wish I had more time to take in more locations. The cemetery at Omaha Beach, which was the site of the fiercest fighting on D-Day, was particularly moving.

We must never stop commemorating Normandy or other events such Arnham and I therefore hope that we will continue to see official commemorations. Certainly, if I get elected I shall push for the Government to ensure that the 70th anniversary is as well commemorated as the 65th was.

I'm pictured next to one of the many memorials which pepper Normandy. This one is to the Green Howards who are of course a Yorkshire Regiment. They are also the regiment my Great Grandad served in during the first world war.