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Member of Parliament for North Wiltshire. Promoted by James Gray of Watermoor Point, Watermoor Road, Cirencester, GL7 1LF

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Joined October 2009
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@JGray
James Gray MP
6 years
Happy to pledge to support the #standup4brexit campaign to reject #Chequers
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James Gray MP
5 years
It's so important for my constituents that the #LoanCharge is paused & independently reviewed. Very pleased to see that both @Jeremy_Hunt & @BorisJohnson have agreed to do so if they become the next PM. I hope they will consider signing the #loanchargepledge
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James Gray MP
5 years
I will sign up to this commitment to #STOPtheLoanCharge
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Loan Charge Action Group [LCAG]
5 years
Today LCAG launches its Candidate Commitment for #GE2019 . We want every Parliamentary Candidate to commit to SUSPEND, SCRAP and INVESTIGATE the #LoanCharge . Is your candidate supportive? Will they help #STOPtheLoanCharge and #SaveLives ? Ask them to sign up to this commitment.
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James Gray MP
8 years
North Wiltshire MP backs @andrealeadsom in the Conservative Party leadership race #FreshStart @Conservatives -
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James Gray MP
3 years
Today I was proud to be one of the 521 MPs who voted in favour of the EU-UK Trade Deal in the House of Commons. No-one believed we could achieve it, yet we finally got Brexit done! That together with the roll-out of the Oxford vaccine is the best possible news for the New Year.
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James Gray MP
3 years
Tomorrow I will host a reception in Parliament to honour the St John Ambulance volunteers for their support during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Minister for COVID Vaccine Deployment and I also thanked them yesterday in the House for training and co-ordinating volunteer vaccinators.
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James Gray MP
3 years
Proud to be a supporter of #OnePunchAwarenessWeek
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James Gray MP
7 years
Vote @Conservatives today to ensure we see #Brexit through&keep our nation secure&prosperous #VoteConservative
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James Gray MP
6 years
@timesredbox
Red Box
6 years
We want a ‘Full English Brexit’ (and we are bored to the back-teeth with all the talk about it), writes Tory MP @JGray
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James Gray MP
3 years
I am truly shocked and saddened by the brutal murder of my friend and colleague Sir David Amess. He was one of the kindest, most thoughtful people in Parliament, and I have known him for 30 years. It is a particular wickedness that he lost his life just doing his ordinary job
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James Gray MP
5 years
I have signed this cross-party letter calling on the Government to abolish visa fees for Commonwealth servicemen and women. It has been signed by 133 MPs from 8 parties. #stoptheservicecharge @PoppyLegion
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James Gray MP
5 years
I have added my signature to the cross-party letter to Theresa May MP which was handed in to 10 Downing Street today by Ian Austin MP, marking a year since the Prime Minister called for a “speedy resolution” to access to cystic fibrosis medicines. #LifeSavingDrugsNow
@cftrust
Cystic Fibrosis Trust
5 years
Today we are calling on Prime Minister @theresa_may to ensure access to #OrkambiNow and other #LifeSavingDrugsNow for all with #cysticfibrosis who are eligible. Retweet this video and help join the fight
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James Gray MP
4 years
Out with @Siobhan_Baillie and the fantastic team today in Stroud #VoteConservatives #GE2019
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James Gray MP
4 years
Thinking of @BorisJohnson and his family today. I know that you will join with me and the whole Nation in wishing him God speed to a full recovery to his robust best health. Get well soon, Boris. We are all with you.
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James Gray MP
6 years
My new book #FullEnglishBrexit is out now -
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James Gray MP
2 years
I have asked the Foreign Secretary to clarify what role British troops could play to aid #Ukraine against possible Russian aggression during Oral Questions for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Here is the full clip:
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James Gray MP
7 years
It’s the end of the road for unsafe pavement parking - @guidedogs
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James Gray MP
1 year
It was a pleasure to hear from @ZelenskyyUa in Westminster Hall this afternoon. I know the Untied Kingdom and people of North Wiltshire stand with Ukraine. 🇬🇧🇺🇦
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James Gray MP
5 years
Thank you to @GreenpeaceUK for hosting such an informative reception, talking about how to address the problems of plastic pollution and the impact that it has on our rivers and wildlife. #PlasticFreeRivers
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James Gray MP
1 year
Earlier this week it was my pleasure to welcome Sir David Attenborough to Parliament for an event hosted by @APPGPolar to celebrate the RRS Sir David Attenborough and the hard work of all those at @BAS_News
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@JGray
James Gray MP
6 years
InuussutissarsiorsinnaajunnaarallarnersiutaarukkallartariaqaleraluarnersorunaIn - the longest word in the world taught to me by a Greenlander yesterday.
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James Gray MP
3 years
And finally, the House also debated the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill yesterday evening. Here is a clip of my speech in the Chamber, and I hope everyone will join me in celebrating the inclusion of “Ellie’s Law” into the Bill:
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James Gray MP
3 years
I have always been strongly opposed to these unnecessary planning proposals and I believe now is the time when every concerned citizen in North Wiltshire should oppose them too: via @38_degrees
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James Gray MP
2 years
Yesterday I emphasised the importance of neighbourhood planning in the House of Commons and hope that the upcoming housing White Paper will reform the planning system to give a bigger voice to local residents. Here is my full speech and the Housing Minister's reply:
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James Gray MP
7 years
Delighted to be unanimously re-selected as #NorthWiltshireConservatives @Conservatives candidate for #GE2017
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James Gray MP
3 years
- in his surgery, and my thoughts and prayers are with all of his family and friends at this devastatingly sad time.
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James Gray MP
6 years
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James Gray MP
3 years
I have been working for many months on the tragic case of my constituent Ellie Gould, who was murdered in her home last year, and raised the issue of the short sentence handed to her murderer Thomas Griffiths in the House of Commons today:
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James Gray MP
5 years
It was standing room only when @GretaThunberg addressed the APPG for Climate Change. She gave a fantastic speech highlighting the need to unite behind the scientific evidence and act now to prevent #ClimateCatastrophe
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James Gray MP
4 years
As I said yesterday in this Western Daily Press article, I support Ellie Gould's friends' petition for self-defence to be taught in schools - the petition has now reached 10,000 signatures. The link is below if you wish to sign:
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James Gray MP
1 year
After my surgery in Calne yesterday morning it was good to bump into the team of volunteers from River Warriors who had recovered bikes, car parts and scaffolding from the River Marden. Thank you for all your hard work and I look forward to joining you in a pair of waders soon!
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James Gray MP
4 years
I have added my name to this cross-party campaign to request that the Spring Budget ensures that we have continued access to cash points and free cash withdrawals. No one should have to pay a fee to access their own cash.
@Jamie4North
Jamie Stone MP
4 years
Nobody should have to pay a fee just to access their own cash. Today I led a cross party campaign asking @sajidjavid to ensure that the Spring Budget commits to making cash easy and free to access.
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James Gray MP
4 years
I am pleased to see that the Government have taken this decision. I had written to the Secretary of State for Education to highlight the impact that the algorithm had on students across North Wiltshire. I hope that they can now get the results their hard work deserves.
@BBCBreaking
BBC Breaking News
4 years
A-level and GCSE students in England will have results based on teacher assessments after U-turn
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James Gray MP
5 years
I greatly enjoyed supporting the 'Our Bright Future' project in Parliament yesterday. This is an ambitious and innovative partnership lead by The Wildlife Trusts, which brings together the youth and environmental sectors. A fantastic imitative. #OurBrightFuture
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James Gray MP
1 year
My question to @FCDOGovUK ministers today about the importance of British science in the Arctic.
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James Gray MP
4 years
Last Friday I visited the new Community Policing Team hub in Royal Wootton Bassett to see the newly revamped centre. It was great to see the site and learning more about the work of the Wiltshire Police.
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James Gray MP
6 years
It is thanks to free #CPD provided by @UCL_Holocaust that school like @RWBAcademy can lead the way in tackling hate and challenging myths & misconceptions. @RWBAHolocaust 's #QualityMark and #BeaconSchool status are well deserved! #HolocaustMemorialDay #ThePowerOfWords
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James Gray MP
3 years
Just before Easter Recess, I had the pleasure to speak once more in the Commons Chamber on a topic very dear to me. I asked the Defence Secretary about the Arctic sea route and what he intends to do to protect Britain’s commercial interests:
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James Gray MP
1 year
Last week I joined a cross party delegation on a visit to Ukraine to mark a year since Russia's invasion. On a visit to deliver aid in the north of Ukraine I found this particularly powerful wall painting in the city of Bucha.
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James Gray MP
3 years
Appalled by the events yesterday at Capitol Hill. It is inconceivable that in an advanced democracy, the losing side should seek to disrupt the smooth transition of power. The Global Covid crisis demands sound governance and that principle must be restored in the US immediately.
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James Gray MP
1 year
An excellent Budget by @Jeremy_Hunt today with several welcome announcements including over £3.5 million to fix potholes across Wiltshire.
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James Gray MP
9 months
Congratulations to everybody in North Wiltshire receiving your exam results today!
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James Gray MP
4 years
I recently had the pleasure of visiting @JamiesFarm near Colerne and learnt about the amazing work the charity does to support vulnerable young people, who are struggling socially or academically. They offer highly beneficial residential trips and I am supportive of their work.
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James Gray MP
5 years
Out with the local team, canvassing in Cricklade and Malmesbury today #VoteConservative2019
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James Gray MP
1 year
Today I signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, pledging my commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day
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James Gray MP
7 years
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James Gray MP
3 years
I stood with the people of Royal Wootton Bassett 167 times to see 345 of our fallen comrades repatriated from #Afghanistan . Yesterday in the House of Commons, the Prime Minister and I paid tribute to their sacrifices and indeed those by all our brave Armed Forces Personnel.
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James Gray MP
5 years
I joined @plogolution on their Ultra-Plog this Monday to help raise awareness of the scourge of single-use plastic and help pick up the plastic left along the Thames. We must use less, recycle more and pick up the waste that is thoughtlessly thrown away #plasticpollutes
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James Gray MP
9 years
Visiting every polling station in #NorthWiltshire to thank presiding officers and polling clerks for their hard work http://t.co/HdjhPR9UAo
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James Gray MP
8 years
Third #EUReferendum public meeting today is in Calne. #VoteLeave @vote_leave
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James Gray MP
8 years
#EUReferendum public meeting in Stanton St Quintin earlier today #VoteLeave @vote_leave
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James Gray MP
9 months
Congratulations to all those across North Wiltshire who are receiving GCSE results today!
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James Gray MP
5 years
I have signed a letter to the Chancellor calling for changes to the National Funding Formula. We need properly funded schools that can provide a quality education for all students, regardless of where they live. #schoolfunding
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James Gray MP
5 years
Was very pleased to be able to join the unveiling of the new Great West Way branded Calne Town welcome sign this weekend and to be able to shine a spotlight on the local area’s tourism industry, in a week devoted to travel and exploration during #EnglishTourismWeek19
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James Gray MP
9 years
@michelledonelan what a brilliant campaign! Best of luck this eve -you've done a first-class job. #TurnChippenhamBlue & #WiltshireWillBeBlue
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James Gray MP
9 years
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James Gray MP
1 year
Great News! A reminder that bus operators across North Wiltshire including @Stagecoach_West and @FaresaverBuses are taking part in this scheme.
@transportgovuk
Department for Transport
1 year
The £2 bus fare cap on single journeys in England is to be extended until the end of June. And we’ve also committed £80 million to protect vital bus services 🚍 Find out more here: #GetAroundForTwoPounds
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James Gray MP
5 years
Pleased to meet with @WiltsWildlife and other constituents at the #TimeisNow lobby outside of Westminster yesterday, to discuss the need to take urgent action to end the UK's contribution to climate change and pass an ambitious new Environmental Bill. I enjoyed meeting you all.
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James Gray MP
4 years
I have just completed and handed in my nomination papers for Chair of the Defence Select Committee. I’m very grateful to all who signed my nomination papers, and for the cross-party support I received. #Parliament #Defence
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James Gray MP
5 years
Very pleased to hear that 7 projects have been awarded funding in the past three months from the @TNLComFund in North Wiltshire #NationalLottery .
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James Gray MP
3 years
Great new initiative from Voices for Life ahead of the #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek ! I They are also working on a brand new ‘oratorio’, which will hopefully be performed in Bath Abbey by choirs from primary schools across Bath, Somerset, and Wiltshire later in the year.
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Voicesforlife
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It’s been great to launch our video in support of #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek and receive so much support. Our children’s virtual choir sing our new wellbeing song brilliantly! It would be great to continue to spread the word @ClassicFM @BBCRadio3 @Place2Be
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James Gray MP
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James Gray MP
6 years
James Gray MP pledges support for local pubs in North Wiltshire -
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James Gray MP
10 months
I’m pleased to share GWAAC’s Summer Appeal to help raise vital funds for training. Did you know that the crew trains every single day to be prepared for anything? Learn how you can help GWAAC’s crew save lives: #airambulance #charity
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James Gray MP
5 years
Thanks to @NickGibbUK for meeting with me and the Head Teachers from Royal Wootton Bassett, Malmesbury and Abbeyfield Schools to discuss school funding and PFIs. I am glad we had the chance to come together to discuss such important issues. #schoolfunding #education
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James Gray MP
7 years
@JamesGrayMP encourages schools to go sky high with National Rocketry Competition #UKRoC @AbbeyfieldEDU #rocketry -
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James Gray MP
4 years
Ready for the last week of campaigning in North Wiltshire and the surrounding seats #VoteConservative2019
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James Gray MP
6 years
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James Gray MP
5 years
I wrote to @michaelgove together with cross-party colleagues to ask him to get #DrasticonPlastic and incorporate the @friends_earth and @WomensInstitute Plastic Pollution Bill principles into law. You can take action too by signing here: #WarOnPlastic
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James Gray MP
6 years
@JGray calls for more defence spending and protection for current capabilities - #defence #nscr #defencespending #threepercent
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James Gray MP
4 years
As part of the Plan for Jobs, employers are being offered £2,000 for each new apprentice they hire aged under 25 and £1,500 for each newly-recruited apprentice aged 25 and over. I would encourage all employers of all sizes in the South West to apply
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James Gray MP
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James Gray MP
4 years
I have put together this leaflet for my constituents which includes some local information and advice about the Covid-19 outbreak. I appreciate that this is a difficult time for many, so I hope this information is useful.
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James Gray MP
11 months
The @RoyalAirForce C-130J Hercules Farewell Flypast will pass over MOD Lyneham and Royal Wootton Bassett in North Wiltshire this afternoon. Do keep an eye out!
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James Gray MP
6 years
@JGray backs campaign to ‘Bring Back Britannia’ - #bringbackbritannia #royalyacht
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James Gray MP
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James Gray MP
6 years
My @wiltsgazette #column titled Syria, CHOGM and Noremarsh School is available at
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James Gray MP
4 years
One thing we Brits are rather good at is volunteering at a time of crisis. Philippa and I have both signed up to join the Red Cross Community Reserve Volunteers. You can sign up on . It is important that we support each other during the coronavirus pandemic
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James Gray MP
5 years
Just attended the naming ceremony for the @UKFisheriesltd vessel #Kirkella . HRH The Princess Royal christened the trawler which will sail in Arctic waters off Norway and Greenland. The ship’s onboard fish processing factory supplies 8% of the fish sold at UK fish and chip shops.
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James Gray MP
5 years
My @wiltsgazette #column - A Heavy Burden -
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James Gray MP
4 years
I am also chairing a debate in Westminster Hall today to mark the 200th anniversary of the first sighting of Antarctica, and discuss the action we need to take to reverse the worst consequences of climate change. #antarctica2020 #Parliament
@TheHouseMag
The House magazine
4 years
NEW: Parliamentarians must keep up the pressure on Governments to act on threats to Antarctica, writes @JGray
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James Gray MP
7 months
It was great chatting to @JonnyBall79 from @CampaignForceUK this week sharing my story on the Veterans In Politics Podcast.  Catch us on all platforms or on the website #StandUpServeAgain
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James Gray MP
11 years
We owe her so much, and I, for one, am proud to salute her memory.
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James Gray MP
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James Gray MP
3 years
I spoke a second time yesterday in the House of Commons during the Policing and Prevention of Violence against Women debate, and asked the Home Secretary an important question about the policing of extremely disruptive protests:
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James Gray MP
9 years
This is what the next Conservative Government will do: http://t.co/FyVWCsyC1m
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James Gray MP
9 years
>>> #VoteConservative today to keep @David_Cameron as #PrimeMinister and secure our economy and the Union @Conservatives #GE2015
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James Gray MP
4 years
Delighted that Calne Town F.C, Malmesbury Victoria F.C., Royal Wootton Bassett Town F.C. and Wootton Bassett Town Ladies F.C. in my constituency have been awarded @premierleague funding to help prepare their stadia for football's safe return.
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James Gray MP
9 years
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James Gray MP
2 months
Desperately sad to hear that the Princess of Wales has been diagnosed with cancer. I know that thanks to the wonders of modern technology she will make a full and swift recovery.
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