UK Defence spending to reach 2.5% Thursday, 25 April, 2024 Every day, Britain’s armed forces are on active service around the world. They put themselves in harm’s way to defend our values and interests and keep our people safe. Today, they do so in an international environment that is steadily deteriorating. We are seeing more instability, happening more quickly, in more places at once. Russia’s abhorrent war of aggression in Ukraine continues. And... Local News
Summer of Resurfacing 14th August 2023 The summer of resurfacing is here! Please check out the above video from Gloucestershire County Council outlining the work they are doing to strengthen our road... Local News
NAF International Horse Trials 14th August 2023 I recently had the privilege of visiting Hartpury University & College for the NAF International Horse Trials. The event was held in the glorious summer... Local News
Tax cut for 38,000 British pubs 9th August 2023 Last week the Government’s Brexit Pubs Guarantee came into force, cutting taxes for 38,000 pubs and bars and supporting local businesses and communities as we... Articles
New funding secured for the Music Works in Cinderford 4th August 2023 I am pleased to share the news that the Music Works has secured £923,413 of funding from the Youth Investment Fund, for their new Cinderford Hub. That’s... Local News
Chepstow Bypass Update 3rd August 2023 I was disappointed, but sadly not surprised, to learn that the Green-run Forest of Dean District Council, supported by the Labour Party, voted against plans to... Local News
Our long-term plan for housing 2nd August 2023 Last week the Government set out its commitment to housing supply, including our ambition to deliver one million new homes over this Parliament, while... Articles
Marking World Drowning Prevention Day with Severn Area Rescue Association 27th July 2023 As we enter the Summer season, the UK's coast & waterways should be enjoyed but safety must be a priority. For World Drowning Prevention Day I joined the Severn... Local News
Backing British nuclear to secure energy independence 26th July 2023 Last week the Government announced a significant step in British nuclear power. Our aim is to have up to a quarter of all the UK’s electricity coming from... Articles
My letter to the Environment Secretary on the River Wye 24th July 2023 A number of people have written to me regarding their concerns over the water quality of the River Wye. I know that this is an issue of deep concern to many of... Local News