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
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 1 3rd October 2020 Top stories from Conservative Party Conference 2020 Day 1 (3rd October), including: better transport, "Generation Buy", new Conservative HQ in Leeds, and... National News
We have launched our Blue Wall Fund 3rd October 2020 We have launched a new "Blue Wall Fund" to deliver for people in the North who voted for change in the historic 2019 election victory. National News
Conservative Co-Chairman announces new headquarters in the North 3rd October 2020 The Conservative Party will open a new headquarters in Leeds to reinforce our commitment to the people of the North. National News
Black History Month 2020 1st October 2020 Celebrating the impact of black people on global culture and society. National News
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak on the Winter Economy Plan 24th September 2020 The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak has today launched his Winter Economy Plan, our economic response to the Coronavirus pandemic for the coming winter... National News
Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in full 23rd September 2020 Read the Prime Minister’s Statement as delivered on new measures to tackle the Coronavirus, delivered on 22 September 2020. National News