MP View: A reflection on the Budget Tuesday, 19 March, 2024 Last week’s budget came and went, with lots of political point scoring. And then along came a new news item and the world moved on. Budgets are important, even if not much is announced. Aside from being a regal requirement to ensure taxes are raised (irrespective of any changes), they set a direction of travel. What I was looking for was a clear direction to improve not just the overall economy... Local News
Supporting our Canals 28th February 2023 A group of Conservative MPs, including myself, have sent a letter to the Defra Minister, Rebecca Pow, in support on the important work that the Canal and River... Local News
MP View: Meeting with local Police to discuss online unrest around migrant hotels 27th February 2023 It won’t have escaped the notice of readers that there is a lot of noise surrounding the issue of migrants coming to the UK in small boats across the Channel... Local News
The Portal is now live 23rd February 2023 The Portal to apply for the Energy Support scheme if you have not automatically received it is via: https://www.gov.uk/apply-energy-bill-support-if-not... Local News
MP View: Speaking out against Lea Castle quarry at appeal hearing 22nd February 2023 Planning is always a nightmare for MPs. I’ve mentioned it in these pages before. But next week, a contentious planning decision is being debated, and I am... Local News
MP View: Unanimity across parliament in support of Ukraine 9th February 2023 Readers will be familiar with Westminster Hall. Originally built in the 1100s, it was rebuilt in stone after the old one burnt down in the late 14th century. It... Local News
MP View: All for supporting public sector workers but needs to be taken in context 2nd February 2023 This week, we saw more public sector strikes. Trains and teachers, in the main. Trains are becoming more frequent and it seems that people are adapting to the... Local News
Update from BEIS Minister for Alternative Funding 31st January 2023 Please find below a letter from the BEIS Minister. The information is in relation to the Alternative Funding. Westminster News
BEIS Minister responds to Urgent Question 25th January 2023 Rt. Hon. Graham Stuart, Energy Minister has responded to an Urgent Question today with regards to the launch of the Portal for Park Home Residents and other... Westminster News
MP View: We need an intelligent debate on future of GP Services 24th January 2023 One of my former MP colleagues once told me a story about his time as a GP. One morning, an elderly gentleman came to his surgery complaining of chest pains... Local News