Welcome to my website

Dear constituents,

I represent one of the largest rural constituencies in the country. I will fight for the interests of my constituents whatever their political persuasion by continuing to be an independent-minded voice in Parliament.

I hope this website is helpful in achieving that aim.

Alan Duncan MP


National news
Rebuilding trust in politics (8 February 2010)
David Cameron has given a speech announcing a number of new proposals to rebuild trust in politics.
Labour SpAds caught exploiting Civil Service (7 February 2010)
Maude criticises special advisers for making civil servants produce attacks on Conservatives.
Labour's legacy of debt (5 February 2010)
Philip Hammond reacts to figures showing a record number of personal insolvencies under Labour.
Government spends another £10bn on quangos (4 February 2010)
Francis Maude criticises the soaring bill for unelected and poorly accountable government bodies.
Brown still in denial over defence black hole (3 February 2010)
Shadow Defence Secretary Liam Fox responds to the Government's Green Paper on defence.
Eight benchmarks for economic growth (2 February 2010)
The Shadow Chancellor sets out plans for a private sector recovery driven by investment and exports.
Nationwide superfast broadband by 2017 (1 February 2010)
Jeremy Hunt unveils plans to make sure the majority of homes have superfast broadband by 2017.

Local news
Eclectic mix at Oakham festival (4 February 2010)
STARS and stripes, hippos and the music of Frank Sinatra will be rolled out at a popular festival taking place this year.
College plans: 'Let's work together to solve post-16 problem' (4 February 2010)
A LEADING county councillor has called on people to unite behind the plans for a new Rutland County College.
College plans: 150 jobs at risk (4 February 2010)
More than 150 jobs are at risk in Northamptonshire after Tresham College announced a major cut in tis its funding.
College plans: Students' concerns (4 February 2010)
ASSURANCES have been given that the current crop of Year 12 students at The Rutland College will be able to complete their A-levels.
College plans: Parents confront officials at meeting (4 February 2010)
MORE than 200 people attended the first public meeting on the college plans at Rutland County Museum last week.
Tax hike could be lowest ever (4 February 2010)
COUNCILLORS have taken the first step towards setting the county's lowest ever tax rise.
Furore over college continues to grow (4 February 2010)
DEBATES have continued to rage over controversial plans for a new sixthform college as more details emerge.
Bloom bid blasts off (4 February 2010)
IT was a memorable year for award winners Oakham in Bloom in 2009 –and its volunteers hope 2010 brings more prizes.