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
Looking back on 2023 27th December 2023 I hope that all of my constituents had a lovely Christmas and are enjoying a restful period with friends and family before the New Year. Last week, in my... Articles
Merry Christmas 20th December 2023 I want to start my column this week by passing on my thanks to Alia, aged 8, from Soudley Primary School for her winning entry to my Christmas card competition... Articles
Cutting Immigration 13th December 2023 The pandemic and the impact of conflict like the war in Ukraine has led to unprecedented levels of immigration to the UK. Net migration in the year to June 2023... Articles