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
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
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
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
Boosting Broadband Coverage across the Forest of Dean 20th March 2024 As the Forest’s MP one of the most consistent issues that constituents have raised with me over the last few years is the quality of their internet connection... Articles
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