Budget Options: Some thoughts Monday, 13 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 challenging. Inflation is still at 10.1%, although down from the 11.1% high of last year. Energy prices may be falling, but they are still volatile. There are lots of other pressures too that paint a difficult path ahead. Government gross... 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
The New Northamptonshire Lockdown Restrictions Explained 26th November 2020 Today's announcement from the Health Secretary confirmed that Northampton South would be placed into Tier 2 as we exit the national lockdown on Wednesday 2nd... Local News
On the Free School Meals vote 27th October 2020 The vote held last week was the result of an Opposition Day Motion from the Labour Party; and as usual they have been playing political games and virtue... Westminster News
Dominic Cummings Issue 26th May 2020 On Friday 23rd May, the Daily Mirror and the Guardian published a story regarding the movements of Dominic Cummings, the Chief Adviser to the Prime Minister... Opinions
Covid-19 Pandemic update 14th May 2020 It has now been almost two months since the Covid-19 lock-down and we have all experienced rapid and extraordinary changes to our lives. It is quite difficult... Opinions
