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Steve Baker

Steve Baker

Former Conservative MP for Wycombe

'The books I wish I had written': Steve Baker reviews 'Return to Growth'
Books & culture
By Steve Baker
'The books I wish I had written': Steve Baker reviews 'Return to Growth'
An intellectually heavyweight yet accessible treatise on how to fix the economy, Lord Moynihan does us a profound service in serving up some unpalatable truths with clear, actionable policy proposals
Former Conservative Minister Is 'Extremely Disappointed' By Tory Approach To Grooming Gangs Debate
Communities
Former Conservative Minister Is "Extremely Disappointed" By Tory Approach To Grooming Gangs Debate
A former Tory minister has said he is "extremely disappointed" by how his party has approached the child grooming gang issue.
Minister Suggests Public Body Should Defend MPs’ Right Not To Be 'Bullied' And 'Harassed'
Political parties
Minister Suggests Public Body Should Defend MPs’ Right Not To Be "Bullied" And "Harassed"
Government minister Steve Baker has said there is a case for an existing public body to remind activists that politicians are not “fair game” for “harassment, intimidation and bullying”.
Steve Baker, John Brown and the role of white Christianity in Black History
History
By Nels Abbey
Steve Baker, John Brown and the role of white Christianity in Black History
Throughout history, white Christians have proved both spectacularly malevolent and truly inspirational in the battle for Black equality. Nels Abbey sets the scene
Rishi Sunak Formally Announces Leadership Bid As Senior Tory Says Johnson Would Be A 'Guaranteed Disaster'
Economy
Rishi Sunak Formally Announces Leadership Bid As Senior Tory Says Johnson Would Be A "Guaranteed Disaster"
The former chancellor has confirmed he will stand in next week's leadership election as he builds significant support among Tory MPs.
Mrs Crackenthorpe's Diary – 2 October edition
Political parties
By Mrs Crackenthorpe
Mrs Crackenthorpe's Diary – 2 October edition
Ah, Birmingham. Mrs C is virtually hyperventilating at the prospect of joining the Conservatives again as they congregate in our (allegedly) Second City. As a history buff and art lover, the opportunity to visit the All Bar One and see the newly unveiled “four lads in jeans” statue in person is absolutely not to be missed.
Senior Conservative MPs Call For Boris Johnson To Resign Amid Partygate Chaos
Political parties
Senior Conservative MPs Call For Boris Johnson To Resign Amid Partygate Chaos
Senior Tory MPs have publicly called for Boris Johnson’s resignation following a botched attempt by Conservative whips to delay a vote on referring the Prime Minister to parliament’s privileges committee.
Liz Truss Leadership 'Schmooze Operation' Is In Full Swing As Boris Johnson's Popularity Plummets
Political parties
Liz Truss Leadership "Schmooze Operation" Is In Full Swing As Boris Johnson's Popularity Plummets
As the Tory party continues to plummet in the polls, covert and tactical “schmooze operations” have been gaining pace in Westminster, with senior cabinet ministers including Liz Truss believed to be actively working to win the support of party influencers who would back them in a leadership challenge.

Chris Whitty Insists He Is Not 'Treading On Toes' After Criticism From Tory MPs
Coronavirus
Chris Whitty Insists He Is Not "Treading On Toes" After Criticism From Tory MPs
England's Chief Medical Officer told MPs he is not "treading on toes" after urging the public to scale-back on socialising in response to surging Covid cases.
Whatever happened to the 2011 Eurosceptic Rebels?
Brexit
By Sebastian Whale
Whatever happened to the 2011 Eurosceptic Rebels?
Ten years on from what was the largest postwar rebellion on Europe, Sebastian Whale looks back at a pivotal moment in the race to secure an EU referendum – and the little-known group of Conservative MPs who helped bring it about
Not Zero: Inside the Tory Party Split on Decarbonisation
Environment
By Rosamund Urwin
Not Zero: Inside the Tory Party Split on Decarbonisation
Boris Johnson’s enthusiasm for attaining net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 is not shared by all in his party. So can this relatively recent convert to the green agenda persuade Conservatives the price tag is worth it? Rosamund Urwin report
Tory Lockdown Rebels Expect Renewal Of Coronavirus Powers To Pass With Little Commons Resistance
Coronavirus
Tory Lockdown Rebels Expect Renewal Of Coronavirus Powers To Pass With Little Commons Resistance
Anti-lockdown Conservative MPs are playing down talk of a rebellion on extending emergency coronavirus powers today saying “the sting has come out of this” because of the vaccine rollout.
Publicans Call Vaccine Passport Plans 'Absurd' As Boris Johnson Faces Anger From Tory MPs
Coronavirus
Publicans Call Vaccine Passport Plans "Absurd" As Boris Johnson Faces Anger From Tory MPs
Tory MPs and hospitality leaders have slammed Boris Johnson's proposals which could see customers turned away for pubs if they are not vaccinated.
Who Are The Tory Rebels Pressuring Boris Johnson To End Lockdown – And How Much Influence Do They Have?
Coronavirus
Who Are The Tory Rebels Pressuring Boris Johnson To End Lockdown – And How Much Influence Do They Have?
Boris Johnson has ditched his usual ebullience as he prepares to announce his plan for the UK’s way out of lockdown on Monday.
Lockdown-Sceptic MPs Call For New Laws To Prevent Coronavirus Restrictions Without Parliamentary Scrutiny
Coronavirus
Lockdown-Sceptic MPs Call For New Laws To Prevent Coronavirus Restrictions Without Parliamentary Scrutiny
Members of the Covid Research Group (CRG) of backbench MPs have called for a new Public Health Act to “force the government to prove the proportionality” of future lockdowns.
Tension Has Escalated Between Tory MPs And Marcus Rashford Ahead Of A Vote On Free School Meals
Education
Tension Has Escalated Between Tory MPs And Marcus Rashford Ahead Of A Vote On Free School Meals
Tories must face up to their “conscience” today on a vote on extending free school meals over the holidays, Labour has claimed, as footballer and anti-poverty campaigner Marcus Rashford ramped up the pressure on politicians to back it.
Government intervention is not the solution to our economic problems
Political parties
By Steve Baker
Government intervention is not the solution to our economic problems
To build a lasting recovery, government should cut regulations and break down the barriers to private entrepreneurship.
The government and its experts aren't asking themselves the right questions before they restrict our fundamental freedoms
Coronavirus
By Steve Baker
The government and its experts aren't asking themselves the right questions before they restrict our fundamental freedoms
Scientists respond to incentives like everyone else – we must not confuse or terrify the public by speaking about Covid risk as if it is certain, and allow it to limit people's liberties with no scrutiny from Parliament
Every Conservative MP who has condemned Dominic Cummings as lockdown row escalates
Coronavirus
Every Conservative MP who has condemned Dominic Cummings as lockdown row escalates
A rolling list of every Conservative MP that has broken party ranks to condemn Dominic Cummings. There are widespread calls for the senior aide’s resignation after it was revealed over the weekend that he had travelled from London to Durham during the nationwide coronavirus lockdown.
There is widespread abuse of postal votes, this simply cannot go on
Political parties
By Steve Baker
There is widespread abuse of postal votes, this simply cannot go on

My constituents would be shocked if they knew the extent of corrupt election practices and voter fraud, if we fail to understand the magnitude of this, then we are a politically bankrupt nation, writes Steve Baker MP. 
'Reckless and misleading' to claim that Withdrawal Bill gives Government free rein
Brexit
By Steve Baker
'Reckless and misleading' to claim that Withdrawal Bill gives Government free rein

Steve Baker MP, Minister at the Department for Exiting the EU, argues that it is wrong and quite reckless for anyone to mislead the public in this way.