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
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
