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
International Trade Questions, 03.11.22 3rd November 2022 As always, Parliamentary questions allow a great opportunity for MPs to scrutinise Government departments and raise constituent concerns directly with those... Speeches in Parliament
Number of Bookable Harrow Recycling Centre Visits Increased 2nd November 2022 Last week, Harrow Council's Conservative leadership agreed plans to increase the number of visits residents can book to the Recycling Centre in Forward Drive... Local News
Harrow Promise Delivered: Free Bulky Waste Collection 27th October 2022 Harrow's Conservative Council has delivered free bulky waste collection, which will commence for local residents from January 2023, something which no other... Local News
Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 25th October 2022 This afternoon, I had the opportunity to speak in favour of a Bill brought before the House to repeal outstanding parts of EU Law that have been retained since... Speeches in Parliament
Statement on the New Prime Minister 24th October 2022 Over the past few days, it became increasingly clear from my conversations with constituents and colleagues in Parliament, that they wanted Rishi Sunak to... Westminster News
Press Release: Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM) Launch 24th October 2022 On Thursday 6th October, David Simmonds CBE MP attended HS2’s West Ruislip site for a tour of the recently launched Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM). Having... Local News
My Local News, October 2022 19th October 2022 Cost-of-living worries are understandably at the forefront of constituents’ minds and so, in this month’s article, it’s important to acknowledge the concerns of... Articles
Public Order Bill 18th October 2022 This evening, I was delighted to speak in favour of the Government’s important Public Order Bill. This Bill seeks to introduce new sensible police powers... Speeches in Parliament
Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse 17th October 2022 Last Thursday, the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse published its report following the conclusion of its seven year investigation of institutional... Speeches in Parliament
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
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 4 6th October 2020 This Government is working night and day to repel coronavirus. And we'll succeed due to the energy and self-sacrifice of the British people. And as we recover... National News
Boris Johnson: Read the Prime Minister’s Keynote Speech in full 6th October 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson on how the Conservative Party will get us to Build Back Better from coronavirus and how he will be leading a green industrial... National News