'Partygate' Issue Update Wednesday, 27 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 to the issuing of fixed penalty notices. I have never been someone who minimises the seriousness of the situation or made an ‘it is just cake’ or ‘it is like a speeding ticket’ type comment. Speeches in the Commons about this, such as that... 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
My views on the future of Adult Social Care funding 5th October 2021 Many constituents have contacted me about the recent vote which was held in the Commons to increase National insurance payments, expressed as a 'Health and... Articles
Afghan Crisis: Help for those who need to leave 18th August 2021 What is happening The situation in Afghanistan is chaotic and dangerous, now that the Taliban has taken control of Kabul and the country. My office has taken a... Local News
Adult Social Care Urgent Question 24th June 2021 I took part in an ‘Urgent Question’ debate in the Commons today, 23rd June, about the future for Adult Care. Finding a way to fund support for both vulnerable... Speeches
Lockdown to continue into the summer. My response 15th June 2021 I am disappointed to learn that the Prime Minister has announced a further continuation of restrictions and loss of liberty, one week before the expected and... Opinions
Response to the Friends of Al-Asqa mass letter writing campaign 23rd May 2021 The UK has also been clear that evictions of Palestinians from their homes causes significant suffering and tension and is contrary to International... Opinions
On the death of His Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh 9th April 2021 Today I join the whole of the United Kingdom and indeed the Commonwealth to mourn the passing of an extraordinary man, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Philip... Articles
