Visit to Lydney rail repair works with the Network Rail Chief Executive 20th January 2023 Today, with the Network Rail Chief Executive, I visited the repair works near Lydney. I was briefed by the engineering team about the work they’ve done both in... Local News
Gloucestershire NHS leads the country on Covid boosters and elective recovery 18th January 2023 Recently, the news has been filled with stories about the pressure the NHS is facing, particularly as it catches up with backlogs caused by the pandemic, and... Articles
Update - Lydney Rail Landslip 16th January 2023 As a result of recent heavy rain there was a small landslip onto the railway line near Lydney on Saturday. The line was closed by Network Rail and a team of... Local News
The Prime Minister's New Year Speech 11th January 2023 Last week, the Prime Minister announced five promises. Firstly, we will halve inflation this year to ease the cost of living and give people the financial... Articles
Forest of Dean receives over £300,000 of Government funding to tackle homelessness 4th January 2023 Just before Christmas, a time of year when the issue of homelessness and rough sleeping is really brought into perspective, the Government announced the... Articles
A look back on 2022 28th December 2022 I hope that all of my constituents had a lovely Christmas and are enjoying a restful festive period with friends and family. Last week, in my Christmas column... Articles
Merry Christmas 21st December 2022 I have just finished sending out my Christmas cards to people across the Forest and fellow MPs. I have had lots of wonderful entries to my Christmas card... Articles
Levelling Up Fund Quarterly Board Meeting 19th December 2022 I was pleased to attend the Levelling Up Fund Quarterly Board Meeting at The Forest of Dean Growth Hub at Vantage Point in Mitcheldean. The programme board is... Local News
Visit to Chronos Technology 16th December 2022 It was a pleasure to visit Chronos Technology in Lydbrook recently. Founded in 1986, by Professor Charles Curry, with whom I am pictured here, Chronos... Local News