Supporting local culture 21st October 2020 Over the summer, the Government unveiled a new £1.57 billion fund to support the cultural and heritage sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. I’m pleased to see... Articles
FOOD STANDARDS – SOME MYTHBUSTING 12th October 2020 Tonight, the House of Commons will be voting on the latest stage of the Agriculture Bill. Some constituents have written to me on this, and I will be writing... Articles
A Lifetime Skills Guarantee 7th October 2020 Last week, the Prime Minister announced our plans to transform the further education (FE) system, making it fit for the 21st century economy, and helping the... Articles
THE CHANCELLOR’S WINTER ECONOMY PLAN 24th 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... 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
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
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
Funding for the Forest of Dean 26th August 2020 Some great news for the Forest of Dean and Gloucestershire as a whole thanks to the £11.3 million from the Government’s £900 million ‘Getting Building Fund’... Articles
Supporting our armed forces 19th August 2020 On Saturday, we marked the 75th Anniversary of the Victory over Japan and the end of the Second World War. Those that fought in the War in the East often refer... Articles