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
My Local News, September 2021 10th September 2021 As I write this piece at the end of the Summer Recess, I wanted to update constituents on a couple of the local matters which I know many residents have raised... Articles
Afghanistan: FCDO Update, 06.09.21 9th September 2021 This week, I asked the Foreign Secretary whether the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees would work with the UK as an independent and neutral party to... Speeches in Parliament
Upcoming HS2 Debate 3rd September 2021 Over the past couple of weeks, I have received a huge number of emails from constituents who wanted to highlight the upcoming Westminster Hall debate on HS2... Westminster News
Local resident & businessman, Hitesh Karia has been announced as Conservative Party candidate for Pinner South By-Election. 3rd September 2021 Following a selection process by the local party, Hitesh Karia has been confirmed as the Conservative candidate, at the local council by-election in the Pinner... Local News
Meeting with the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre Team 23rd August 2021 This afternoon I was very pleased to be invited to visit the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre and to hear from the team and representatives from NHS England about the... Local News
David Simmonds MP Re: Update: Summer 2021 20th August 2021 Summer 2021 Update I am pleased to bring you my summer update. As ever, if you would like to sign up to my mailing list, you can do so on this page or by... Reports
My Local News, August 2021 17th August 2021 It was a very busy end to the Parliamentary session as we headed into summer recess, and I was pleased to contribute to some of the key pieces of Government... Articles
Harrow Labour's Botched Plans For New Civic Centre To Cost At Least £83 Million 12th August 2021 At the July Cabinet meeting Cllr Anjana Patel, the Conservative spokesperson for Environment, challenged the Labour Cabinet on their expensive plans to build... Local News
Northwood Police Station Site: Update 4th August 2021 This morning, I was fortunate to visit the site of the former Northwood Police Station and to hear about the plans the new owners, the Iron Aid Foundation, have... Local 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
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News
