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
New National Restrictions in England - Stay at Home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. 1st November 2020 The second coronavirus peak that we have seen around the world has shown us all that we are going to be dealing with the coronavirus for the long-term. National News
An update from the Prime Minister on our fight against coronavirus 31st October 2020 The Prime Minister has updated the country on our next steps in the fight against coronavirus. National News
Our Further Financial Support for Jobs and Businesses 23rd October 2020 We are announcing a package specifically for those businesses which are not forced to close, but face reduced demand due to additional social distancing... National News
How our Culture Recovery Fund is Supporting the Arts 14th October 2020 The Culture Secretary has announced £257 million to help save theatres, arts venues, museums and cultural organisations across England, protecting both jobs and... National News
Boris Johnson’s Update on tackling coronavirus 12th October 2020 We must act now to control the spread of the virus and protect the NHS, so we can keep cancer treatments, elective surgeries and other vital diagnostic services... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020 speeches 7th October 2020 See speeches from Virtual Conservative Party Conference 2020 outlining how we will build back better from the pandemic. National News