Statement on the murder in Far Cotton Monday, 24 April, 2023 I am saddened to hear of last night’s murder on New South Bridge Road in Far Cotton and frustrated with the senselessness and futility of what has happened. As the news of this gathers pace, I know this will rock the community in Far Cotton and the University, especially so soon after the senseless loss in Kingsthorpe and the armed incident last year in Southampton Road. Far Cotton is still a... Local News
Budget Options: Some thoughts 13th March 2023 There can be no question that the economic environment in which the Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt is having to make his budget decisions is immensely... Articles
UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador Programme 9th February 2023 There is a free training opportunity for teachers from Northampton this year from the 26th - 28th June. The Education and Engagement Service will be hosting its... Westminster News
The New Prime Minister 28th October 2022 Rishi Sunak has now been elected as the Conservative party leader following his victory in the party's leadership election. On the 25th of October, Rishi Sunak... Westminster News
Mini-Budget & Energy Announcement - Autumn 2022 5th October 2022 The Treasury’s Growth Plan has been the subject of much discussion and some alteration since it was announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 23rd... Westminster News
Vote of Confidence in the Prime Minister 6th June 2022 I was not willing to vote for the Prime Minister in today’s Confidence vote. It has been over six months since the "Partygate" allegations first emerged and... Westminster News
'Partygate' Issue Update 27th April 2022 Since my last update there have been further serious developments in the so called ‘Partygate’ issue, including the progress of the police investigation leading... Opinions
English tourism week and Delapré Abbey 25th March 2022 It is English Tourism Week (18th 27th March 2022) and I was asked, if I had to choose one place in Northampton for someone to visit, then I would have to say... Local News
Health Minister visits Northampton General Hospital 21st February 2022 At the start of the month, I joined a Westminster Hall debate organised by my colleague, Kettering MP, Philip Hollobone,.The debate was around the second phase... Local News
Downing Street Parties 17th January 2022 I have received a substantial number of e-mails and letters from constituents about No.10 Downing Street parties and breaches of law and / or guidance during a... Westminster News
