UK Defence spending to reach 2.5% Thursday, 25 April, 2024 Every day, Britain’s armed forces are on active service around the world. They put themselves in harm’s way to defend our values and interests and keep our people safe. Today, they do so in an international environment that is steadily deteriorating. We are seeing more instability, happening more quickly, in more places at once. Russia’s abhorrent war of aggression in Ukraine continues. And... Local News
My position on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill 24th April 2024 As many will be aware, last Tuesday the Tobacco and Vapes Bill received its second reading in Parliament and was voted on by MPs. The Bill will make it an... Articles
Visiting Grindles Coach Depot 19th April 2024 Last week was National Coach Week. Promoted by the Road Haulage Association, this week long celebration focuses on the fantastic work of our coach industry... Local News
Chris Nelson’s record of delivery for Gloucestershire 17th April 2024 As many of my constituents will be aware, the election for Gloucestershire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) will be taking place on the 2nd May... Articles
Pothole Update 12th April 2024 While regularly using our local roads over the last few months, it has been clear to see that there has been a big increase in the number of potholes. I... Local News
Sticking with the plan 10th April 2024 Thanks to the long-term decisions taken by the Conservative Government, this April has seen an exciting package of tax cuts, pay increases and cost of living... Articles
New Investment to De-Carbonise Forest of Dean Transport 3rd April 2024 On the 22nd of March, I announced in my role as Secretary of State for Transport that Gloucestershire County Council will be receiving £5,900,000 to introduce... Articles
My view on the 'Glynchbrook' settlement proposal 28th March 2024 As some of my constituents will be aware a housing developer named Glynchbrook has recently put forward a proposal to create a new “village”, arguably large... Local News
Assessing Welsh Labour’s 25 years in power 27th March 2024 Last week Vaughan Gething was confirmed as the new First Minister of Wales after a vote in the Welsh Parliament, succeeding Mark Drakeford. Whilst I... Articles
English Tourism Week 2024 23rd March 2024 Coordinated by VisitEngland and taking place from Friday 15 – Sunday 24 March, English Tourism Week is an annual celebration of the tourism industry... Local News