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
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
