THE CHANCELLOR’S WINTER ECONOMY PLAN Thursday, 24 September, 2020 Today, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak set out his Winter Economy Plan – a package of support measures that will continue to protect jobs and help businesses through the uncertain months ahead as we continue to tackle the spread of the virus. Having made a number of representations to the Treasury on behalf of businesses and workers in the Forest of Dean, I am pleased to see the Chancellor taking bold... Articles
The Modern Workplace 23rd September 2020 Last week, as the ban on social gatherings of more than six people came into legal effect, we got another reminder that coronavirus has not gone away. It’s... Articles
Times Red Box: Good Ministers Should Not Fear Parliament 23rd September 2020 A good Government should not be scared of engaging with Parliament. The challenge of dealing with coronavirus has made this more, not less, important. Last week... Opinions
Welcoming the Housing Secretary to the Forest of Dean 22nd September 2020 Recently, I was pleased to welcome the Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary, Robert Jenrick, to the Forest of Dean. I showed him round KW Bell in... Local News
Green Homes Grant 17th September 2020 In July, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak set out a comprehensive plan to support the economy, protect jobs and incomes, and build a greener society. On top of an... Articles
Gloucestershire Skills, Apprenticeships & Training Lift Off Event 11th September 2020 I was at Kingsholm today for the Gloucestershire Lift Off jobs, skills and apprenticeship events. It was a fantastic event, showcasing employers and... Local News
Visit to Mabey Bridge 7th September 2020 Mabey Bridge is a fantastic Lydney-based company that is a leading international provider of high-quality modular steel bridges, specialising in rapid-build... Local News
BACK TO SCHOOL - UPDATE 5th September 2020 Following on from my post at the beginning of this week about the extensive measures taken by Gloucestershire County Council and schools across our county, I... Local News
NHS Parliamentary Awards 2020 4th September 2020 Nominations for the NHS Parliamentary Awards 2020 have now closed The awards are an opportunity for MPs to champion the contribution of their local NHS staff... Local News
New Kickstart Job Schemes go live 3rd September 2020 As part of the Government’s Plan for Jobs, employers are being offered £2,000 for each new apprentice they hire aged under 25, and £1,500 for each newly... Articles
