Business Questions, 02.02.23 Thursday, 2 February, 2023 London Councils do important work into issues facing our city on a range of topics. Recently they produced a report into school places in London and the provision of education as provided by local authorities. In this report, it was highlighted that Hillingdon has seen a 15% reduction in the number of primary school children, while Harrow has seen a similar decline in demand. This is a trend... Speeches in Parliament
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill 25th April 2022 Today, the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill came back before the House of Commons as we considered the amendments tabled by the members of House of... Speeches in Parliament
Westminster Hall Debate: Recruitment of Foster Carers 21st April 2022 In today’s Westminster Hall debate, I had the privilege of discussing the recruitment and retention of foster carers. This debate was secured by Kate Osbourne... Speeches in Parliament
COP26 Questions, 20.04.22 20th April 2022 As many will know, the UK continues to act as host of the COP26 summit until next October. During that time the President, Alok Sharma MP, continues to champion... Speeches in Parliament
Nationality and Borders Bill 20th April 2022 This evening, the Nationality and Borders Bill continued its passage through the House of Commons as we considered amendments proposed by the House of Lords... Speeches in Parliament
Health Questions, 19.04.22 19th April 2022 This afternoon I had the pleasure of asking a question to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Sajid Javid. I chose to ask the Secretary of State... Speeches in Parliament
Statement: Global Migration Challenge 19th April 2022 Today I had the chance to question the Home Secretary on the Government’s new partnership with Rwanda to help safely process asylum applicants. Here in the UK... Speeches in Parliament
Easter Recess: Government Update 19th April 2022 The actions of individuals within Downing Street have caused considerable concern among many of my constituents across Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner. Today I... Speeches in Parliament
My Local News, April 2022 15th April 2022 As we approach Easter, I am grateful to continue my work to support my constituents right across Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner. Over the last few months, I have... Articles
David Simmonds MP Re: Update: Easter 2022 6th April 2022 Easter 2022 Update I am pleased to bring you my Easter 2022 Update. As ever, if you would like to sign up to my mailing list, you can do so on this page or by... Reports
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
