Covid Restrictions 16th June 2021 The latest Public Health England data shows that we are blessed with effective vaccines – an increase in cases is not being matched by a similar rise in... Articles
Our Global G7 Leadership 9th June 2021 This week, the Prime Minister welcomes world leaders to Cornwall for this year’s G7 summit. G7 proceedings have already got off to a promising start. G7 finance... Articles
English Tourism Week 2nd June 2021 We’ve just had English Tourism Week, where we celebrate a vibrant sector that is so important to the Forest of Dean. On Friday, I visited two of the Forest’s... Articles
Pet Theft Taskforce 26th May 2021 Last week, I asked the Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary, Robert Buckland, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of increasing the maximum... Articles
Local election results 12th May 2021 Now that the counting of votes is over in the Forest of Dean, I thought a summary of the results of last week’s elections would be useful. Overall, the... Local News
Queen's Speech 2021 11th May 2021 Earlier today, Her Majesty The Queen delivered the Queen’s Speech – setting out measures the Government intends to pass in the coming Parliamentary session. A... Westminster News
Daily Telegraph: The brilliant vaccine rollout means we can speed up our route out of lockdown 10th May 2021 Last week saw around 48 million people across England, Scotland and Wales get a chance to vote in the biggest set of local and regional elections for several... Opinions
Discussing Housing and Planning with Constituents 6th May 2021 Last week, I met with the No New Towns planning action group, by Zoom, to discuss the District Council’s mooted plan to build several thousand houses near... Articles
Visiting Wyedean School 5th May 2021 Last week, I made another visit to Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre in Sedbury. I met first with the Senior Leadership Team and Head Governor to discuss... Local News