Simons maiden speech has been quoted in that top shelf lads mag GQ. He was explaining a visit he made to a company in the constituency who produced a machine which can prevent hair loss. One of the opposition began to heckle Simon shouting "really", (bad move sunshine) our quick witted MP came back with the reply "Its good - but not that good". The heckler was follicaly challenged Labourite  Stephen Pound. The House collapsed with laughter, as did I. I am lucky enough to have the moment recorded.

Its the same every year, July and August everyone away on Holiday, no news. Reporters on daily newspaper must tear their hair ( nice phrase) out. Two days of sun after 10 days rain and still the aquifiers are empty, perhaps another hosepipe ban. Then along come UKIP, Lord Pearson of Rannoch resigns as leader and Mr Nigel (laugh alot  cos I hate Belgians) Farage is probably going to take over again. Thank god the Silly Season is nearly over and the kids are going back to school.

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You all probably remember our ex MP, whose name I forget and his expenses. Our new MP Simon Reevell has published on his website a running total of his claims. Novel - yes, open and above board - for sure, just as he promised all the way through the campaign - exactamundo.  For those who doubted the veracity of parliamentarians, you can rest easy.

Monday  26th July.  Dropped in at the Dewsbury office for the first time since the opening. Very interesting, everyone seemed to be hard at work, Nick seeing clients, Ed and Jim were eyes down and writing. In fact they were so busy they had no time to offer a coffee.  So I asked my questions and left, I know they look after clients far better. Good luck guys , see you next week.

To ensure to longevity of  Dewsbury Conservative Association and that we have a continuing force in Westminster, an increase in membership is vital. This can be only done with the help of the current membership. We all have families - get your children, grandkids and in-laws to join the association, not just attend the odd fundraiser. A younger more vibrant membership will mean more activists on the ground during any and all elections. A bigger profile will encourage even more people wanting to be involved. What starts as a blood transfusion will become a heart transplant. What current members must understand is that we (including me) will not be here forever. In October I will be visiting schools in Mirfield together with a CF representative, talking to years 10, 11 and 12  encouraging them to join the party NOW.  Remember these "kids" will be voters in a couple of years, plant  the seeds early and improve the crop.

So lets get out into YOUR village, town and ward lets see YOUR membership increase NOW and you will reap the benefits of an early harvest.

  Simon Reevell MP, today tabled an Early Day Motion. Bringing to the attention of the House of Commons the proximity of the proposed wind farms in Grange Moor and Birdsedge to schools and housing  in the villages.

Thanks to John, Alan, Lidia, Douglas, Mark, David and Roger we had two good delivery sessions and picked up a number of pledges in Shepley and Skelmanthorpe. It was a nice end to another busy week.

There has been good feedback to the Castle Hall/Education policy piece in last week’s In Touch.