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
Armed Forces Bill 13th July 2021 The Armed Forces Bill is an important piece of legislation which will do a lot to improve access to justice and welfare for our service personnel and their... Speeches in Parliament
Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill 12th July 2021 For those who choose to go to University, being exposed to new opinions and having your world view challenged is an important part of academic development... Speeches in Parliament
Conservatives Call Out Harrow Labour On £30,000 Bin Rota Mistake 12th July 2021 Harrow Conservatives have challenged the Labour administration over sending incorrect bin rotas to over 69,000 households across the borough. The Council has... Local News
Guide Dogs Campaign: Warning Tactile at Local Stations 9th July 2021 It has recently been brought to my attention by the campaign group Guide Dogs that both West Ruislip and Hatch End Stations in the constituency do not have... Local News
Planning is a key driver for the levelling up agenda 8th July 2021 The Government's levelling up agenda needs to take many areas into account if it is to come close to succeeding. As the Chairman of the APPG on Housing and... Westminster News
Covid-19 Update (Education), 05.07.21 7th July 2021 As a member of Education Select Committee, I have looked a great deal at evidence of Covid-19 in schools. Studies have repeatedly shown that schools are no less... Speeches in Parliament
Harrow Sees Fly-Tips Increase By 3,500 2nd July 2021 Harrow Conservatives have raised concerns over the sharp increase in fly-tip reports for 2020/21 at the June Council Cabinet meeting. The year 2020/21 saw an... Local News
DCMS Questions, 01.07.21 1st July 2021 At DCMS Questions this morning, I was pleased to receive an update from the Minister about investment being made in facilities that will benefit young people... Speeches in Parliament
Pinn Medical Centre: Update 1st July 2021 Following an incredibly well-fought campaign to keep the walk-in services at Pinn Medical Centre open last year, I was disappointed to learn that this is once... 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