May is a month for its traditions. For the political activist, it kicks off with elections most years. For the MP for South West Hertfordshire (and lots of other people in the area) there is also Ricky Week and the Ricky Canal Festival.  read more »

David Gauke answers back bench MPs’ questions on age-related income tax allowances, income tax rates, VAT rates on caravans and other issues related to his role as Treasury Minister.  read more »

David Gauke concludes a debate on the high income child benefit charge which is a tax charge on a child benefit recipient or their partner if their income is above £50,000.  read more »

David Gauke winds up a debate on changes to age-related income tax personal allowances which supports the Government’s long-term aim of simplifying the tax system by creating a single personal allowance.  read more »

David Gauke winds up a debate on reducing the 50p income tax rate which had been damaging to the UK’s international standing. “This will mean a relatively small cost to the Exchequer and a significant boost to our competitive position” he said.  read more »

David Gauke winds up the debate on the Second Reading of the Finance Bill which implements many of the measures in the budget which will reduce the deficit in a fair way, promote growth and encourage investment. He says, “the changes will improve the tax system and the economy as a whole”.  read more »

David Gauke MP joined Dacorum school heads at a meeting with Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, Secretary of State for Education on Friday.  read more »

David Gauke answers back bench MPs' questions on VAT, tax avoidance, supporting new businesses and VAT fraud.  read more »

David Gauke responds to an Opposition Day debate and highlights the Government’s commitment to cut the deficit fairly to protect living standards, and to ensure support for the poorest and most vulnerable families.  read more »

South West Herts MP, David Gauke, has won the Junior Minister of the Year Award as part of the Asian Voice Political and Public Life Awards 2012.  read more »