Autumn Statement 2023 22nd November 2023 Today’s statement from the Chancellor highlights how this Government is beating forecasts and improving standards across the UK - from economic growth, reducing... Westminster News
State Opening of Parliament 2023 7th November 2023 Today marked the State Opening of Parliament, with the King's Speech setting out the Government's priorities for the coming year. The Speech struck a balance... Westminster News
Government Intervention Sees Day Travelcards Saved 25th October 2023 I am delighted that, following a Government intervention, working with TfL and the train operators, the TfL Travelcard has been saved. The unpopular plans had... Westminster News
Government Development Strategy: Response to Call for Evidence 26th September 2023 I was pleased to respond to the Government’s call for evidence on its forthcoming International Development white paper, which is due to be published later this... Westminster News
Minimum Service Levels: Patient Care Must Be Central To Every Decision and Debate in the NHS 20th September 2023 In response to the Government decision to consult on introducing Minimum Service Levels for NHS hospital-based services, I have written to the Secretary of... Westminster News
Department for Education Announces Increase to Childcare Funding Rates 4th August 2023 The Department for Education has announced a significant increase in funding for local authorities to boost the hourly rates paid to childcare providers. This... Westminster News
Funding Announced to Improve Employment Access and Health Outcomes in Surrey 2nd June 2023 I am delighted that the Department for Work and Pensions, in partnership with the Department of Health and Social Care, has announced grant funding which will... Westminster News
Supporting Households and Businesses Debate 29th April 2023 This week, I spoke in a debate in the House of Commons on inflationary pressures. I was pleased to have this opportunity to highlight the strong measures that... Westminster News
Government Announce Measures to Make Sewage Overflow Reduction Plans Legally Binding 27th April 2023 I was pleased to speak in the House of Commons this week to call for cross-party support for the Government’s announcement that it will make sewage overflow... Westminster News