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
A new threat, but our greatest shield is age-old - MyLocalNews 8th May 2020 David Simmonds CBE MP writes his monthly column. Like many of you I look ahead to this coming Friday 8 May, the 75th Anniversary of VE Day, with an even deeper... Local News
COVID-19 Small Business Support for Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner 24th April 2020 1,264 business properties in Hillingdon and 659 business properties in Harrow have already received grants as part of the Government’s Small Business Grants... Local News
Earth Day: Celebrating Nature in Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner's Green Spaces 22nd April 2020 Today is Earth Day, when people around the world celebrate our natural environment and demonstrate their support for protecting it. A lot has happened since... Local News
At Home Shouldn't Mean At Risk: Domestic Abuse Victim Support 16th April 2020 Last week, the Home Secretary set out what actions the Government is taking to support Domestic Abuse Victims and increase awareness of where people can access... Local News
Government's Three-Strand PPE Plan 15th April 2020 I am pleased that the Government has announced a three-strand plan for PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to protect those on the frontline who are critical in... Local News
Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner to Benefit From Government NHS Debt Write-Off 10th April 2020 Article by David Simmonds CBE MP I have welcomed the announcement that NHS Trusts in the constituency will benefit from a debt write-off as part of the... Local News
The Best of Britain: Our Heroic NHS - MyLocalNews 7th April 2020 David Simmonds CBE MP article for MyLocalNews - April 2020 Since I last wrote a column in this publication, our entire world has become almost unrecognisable... Local News
David Simmonds MP Re: COVID-19 - March/April 29th March 2020 Coronavirus (Covid-19) is worrying and affecting us all. I know I have spoken with and exchanged emails with many of you, but I have compiled a communication... Local News
Chancellor Announces Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 20th March 2020 Message from David Simmonds CBE MP regarding Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme I welcome the announcements today, by the Prime Minister and the Chancellor, of... Local News
Deal Done: We have taken back control with our UK-EU trade deal 30th December 2020 We have secured an excellent deal for the United Kingdom, which delivers on what the British people voted for both in the referendum and the last election. National News
The Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in Full 19th December 2020 The Prime Minister announces new measures to be taken in London, the South East and the East of England to tackle coronavirus, including new Tier 4 restrictions... National News
First Vaccinations in the UK Against Coronavirus Begin 8th December 2020 Today the first vaccinations in the UK against coronavirus begin. Thank you to our NHS, to all of the scientists who worked so hard to develop this vaccine. National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on New Coronavirus Regulations 1st December 2020 The Prime Minister today urged MPs in the House of Commons to pass new COVID regulations, to keep transmission down and beat the virus. National News
Amanda Milling: We’ve outdone Labour in getting females to the top 1st December 2020 Hundreds of women have put themselves forward to be potential Conservative candidates in the past two weeks. National News
Our 2020 Spending Review Delivers on the Priorities of the British People 25th November 2020 We are providing £280 billion to get our country through coronavirus. Rishi Sunak’s 2020 Spending Review sets out how. National News
