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
Prime Minister's Questions: Delivering Great Healthcare for Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner 17th June 2021 Yesterday I was very fortunate to be called by the Speaker during PMQs, only the second time since being elected. We have some exceptional healthcare facilities... Westminster News
Politicians in Planning Network Launch 14th June 2021 It was a pleasure to join excellent colleagues from the planning sector at the Politicians in Planning Network Launch this morning and to discuss the issues we... Westminster News
A Welcome Back to Coffee Shop Surgeries 14th June 2021 I am delighted to have been able to host my first coffee shop surgery since last March at Maison du Soleil in Ickenham this morning. Thanks to the Covid-secure... Local News
Ofsted Review of Sexual Abuse in Schools and Colleges 10th June 2021 During the Ofsted Review of Sexual Abuse in Schools and Colleges Debate, I was pleased to receive assurances from the Minister that the Government recognises... Speeches in Parliament
Protecting the Public and Justice for Victims 10th June 2021 On Wednesday I was very pleased to speak in the Opposition Day Debate titled ‘Protecting the Public and Justice for Victims’. As part of my contribution I was... Speeches in Parliament
Investing Children and Young People 9th June 2021 I was glad to contribute to the Opposition Day Debate on Investing in Children and Young People. While there are no doubt some enormous challenges to tackle, I... Speeches in Parliament
Great British Spring Clean with Friends of Roxbourne Park 8th June 2021 I was pleased to join Friends of Roxbourne Park and local ward Councillor Richard Almond for a litter pick as part of Keep Britain Tidy's Great British Spring... Local News
Visit to Cannon Lane Primary School with KickStart Money 8th June 2021 On Friday 21 May, I was really pleased to visit Cannon Lane Primary School with KickStart Money. We know that money habits are formed by the age of 7, and so... Local News
Home Office Questions 7th June 2021 Today in Westminster, I highlighted the importance of making sure that there is flexibility in place for children with care leaving status, under the Children... Speeches in Parliament
Here’s the Government’s new measures to tackle coronavirus 23rd September 2020 We are introducing new restrictions in England, to suppress the disease, and minimise damage to lives and livelihoods. National News
"Out of touch": 10 things everyone should know about Labour after their Conference 23rd September 2020 Read about the top 10 things everyone should know about Labour after their 2020 Conference. National News
Amanda Milling: ‘The PM still has support of Red Wall despite locking down the North’ 19th September 2020 Amanda Milling, chairwoman of the Conservative party, is wincing at the memory of being a government whip at the height of last year’s parliamentary paralysis... National News
Independent Investigation into Discrimination reaches second phase 18th September 2020 The Independent Investigation into Discrimination within the Conservative party reaches its second phase: the public call for evidence. National News
Prime Minister’s statement on protecting the Union: Speech in Full 14th September 2020 The Prime Minister sets out the case for the Internal Market Bill, which would secure free trade inside of the United Kingdom once we exit the transition period... National News
UK and Japan agree historic free trade agreement 14th September 2020 This deal will boost trade between our two countries by £15.2 billion, creating jobs and delivering new opportunities across every part of the United Kingdom. National News