My Column on the Spring Budget 2024 13th March 2024 Since the beginning of 2023, the Government has been working on five priorities, three of which are economic. To halve inflation, grow the economy and reduce... Articles
Welcoming Gloucestershire County Council’s Ambitious 2024/25 Budget 6th March 2024 Recently Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) approved its budget for the 2024/25 financial year which will see an investment of more than £616 million in local... Articles
Backing British farmers 28th February 2024 Farming is a major source of employment and an important part of community life for many in the Forest of Dean. The Government and I want to do all we can to... Articles
Government Plans to Deliver 2.5 Million Dental Appointments 21st February 2024 Everyone who needs NHS dentistry should be able to access it to keep their teeth and mouths healthy, but I know there have been challenges here in the Forest of... Articles
Local Government Finance Settlement 2024-25 14th February 2024 Last year the Conservative Government was successful in halving inflation from its peak of 11.1 per cent to 4 per cent, however, we recognise that organisations... Articles
Levelling Up Fund Quarterly Board Meeting - February 2024 9th February 2024 This morning I was pleased to attend the Quarterly Programme Board meeting for the delivery of the £20 million Levelling Up Fund investment in the Forest of... Articles
Cracking down on disruptive road works 31st January 2024 Being stuck in traffic is infuriating for drivers and too often traffic jams are caused by overrunning street works. While it’s essential that gas, water and... Articles
Cutting taxes for 27 million working people 17th January 2024 Taking the long-term, difficult decisions to halve inflation and strengthen the economy means the Government is now able to cut personal taxes and reward hard... Articles
New Guidance for Schools for Gender-Questioning Children 3rd January 2024 Just before Christmas, the Department for Education, working closely with the Government’s Equality Hub, published comprehensive guidance for teachers on how... Articles