Sticking to the Plan Wednesday, 6 March, 2024 Today the Chancellor announced the Spring Budget which is a prudent and responsible budget for long-term growth, setting out the Government’s plan to grow the economy and build a brighter future. Because we stuck to our plan and more than halved inflation, we have been able to cut taxes for 27 million working people, saving the average worker on £35,000 up to £450 a year in the Autumn Statement... Local News
Update - Ukraine 2nd March 2022 I have been horrified by the premeditated, unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. This is a war purely of Putin’s making, justified under egregious pretences and... European News
Statement - Sue Gray update 1st February 2022 Residents are entitled to an update from me on the events that occurred at No10 Downing Street during the “lockdown” restrictions. I have made clear, including... Opinions
Statement – No10 parties 14th January 2022 I completely understand the anger that many people justifiably feel about the social events that took place at No10 Downing Street during lockdown. They should... Opinions
Plan B COVID-19 restrictions 17th December 2021 Throughout the pandemic I have advocated a proportionate, evidence-based response to COVID-19. In my view that means, when the data shows no other option exists... Opinions
Statement - alleged Christmas party in Downing Street 8th December 2021 Like many constituents, I have been disappointed and angered by the recent reports of a Christmas party in Downing Street on 18 December last year. As with the... Westminster News
Environment Bill and Storm Overflows 25th October 2021 A number of residents have contacted me over the weekend concerned about the Environment Bill and a vote that took place last Wednesday on Lords’ Amendment 45... Westminster News
Air quality and the Environment Bill 22nd October 2021 It has been estimated that pollution cuts an average of two years from the lives of the global population, rising to six years in some of the most highly... Westminster News
Fuel shortages across the South East 5th October 2021 A number of residents have contacted me over the last week regarding the fuel shortages we have seen across the country. Like many others, I and my family haven... Local News
Government to take over Southeastern services 28th September 2021 As many residents will have already seen, it has been announced this morning that the Government will take over the running of London & South Eastern Railway... Local News