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
Westminster Hall Debate: Trespass Petition, 19.04.21 19th April 2021 I know many constituents share my concern about the lack of powers that police and local authorities have to deal with illegal encampments. As such, I was very... Speeches in Parliament
University Students: Compensation for Lost Teaching and Rent, 15.04.21 16th April 2021 I have heard from many of my constituents, currently studying at university, who have raised concerns with their university about the impact the pandemic has... Speeches in Parliament
Puppy Smuggling Taskforce Cross-Party Letter 16th April 2021 As a member of the Dogs Trust’s parliamentary Puppy Smuggling Taskforce, I am pleased to have signed a cross-party letter to the Rt Hon Lord Zac Goldsmith... Westminster News
Domestic Abuse Bill, 15.04.21 15th April 2021 I was pleased to speak in support of the Domestic Abuse Bill in Parliament this afternoon. In the debate, I took the opportunity to pay tribute to the work done... Speeches in Parliament
Lobbying of Government Committee, 14.04.21 15th April 2021 Over the past couple of weeks, the way politicians are lobbied has received a lot attention. I think it is important to stress that the conversations we have... Speeches in Parliament
My Local News, April 2021 9th April 2021 This month I wanted to focus on the road map and the easing of lockdown as well the next steps in our recovery. During my last piece I spoke about the excellent... Articles
Local Farm Visits 8th April 2021 Like many of you, I am pleased that we are now in a position where it has been deemed safe enough to ease Covid-19 restrictions to allow for more outdoor social... Local News
David Simmonds MP Re: Update: Easter 2021 1st April 2021 Easter 2021 Update It has been a challenging start to 2021, but my work as your local Member of Parliament has continued. My Easter 2021 Update is available... Reports
Harrow Mencap 'Nurses Not Hearses' Campaign 30th March 2021 I was delighted to join Harrow Mencap to show my support for their Learning Disabilities 'Nurses Not Hearses' campaign, which focuses on why the national... Local News
Tackling the Cost of Living 7th February 2022 Our £350 Energy Bills Rebate is helping with the cost of living National News
Prime Minister’s address to the nation on booster jabs 12th December 2021 Boris Johnson addressed the nation on the need for all of us to get our booster jabs. National News
Home Secretary: Backing the Bill on illegal immigration 8th December 2021 Read Priti Patel's speech on illegal immigration in full here. National News
