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
Statement on Period of National Mourning 9th September 2022 I am deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The nation along with the Commonwealth family is now entering a period of mourning in which... Local News
Financial Services and Markets Bill 7th September 2022 Following the Prime Minister’s first PMQs, Parliament got on with the important task of reforming our financial legislation following our departure from the... Speeches in Parliament
International Airlines Group (IAG) Meeting 6th September 2022 This morning, I had a productive meeting with Neil Bradley, Head of UK and International Affairs at IAG to discuss a number of issues that affect my... Westminster News
My Local News, September 2022 5th September 2022 As summer draws towards a close, the focus of many of my constituents and those in Government has rightly been on the impact of the increased cost of living... Articles
David Simmonds MP Re: Update: Summer 2022 16th August 2022 Summer 2022 Update I am pleased to bring you my Summer 2022 Update. As ever, if you would like to sign up to my mailing list, you can do so on this page or by... Reports
London Marathon 2022 16th August 2022 Some of you may be aware that I will be running the London Marathon in October. I know this surprised many of my family, friends and colleagues, as I am not a... Senedd News
My Local News, August 2022 12th August 2022 Readers will no doubt be aware that we are now in the process of electing a new leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister, following the resignation... Articles
Supporting Small Business: Visit to the Hop and Vine in Ruislip 11th August 2022 I understand the many concerns about the rising cost of living, energy prices and inflation, not least those felt by small businesses in Ruislip, Northwood and... Local News
Harrow 1 Hour Free On Street Parking Goes Live Today! 1st August 2022 From today, (1 August 2022) residents have access to 1 hour free on street parking across Harrow. This is an increase of 40 minutes, as previously only the... Local News
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
