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
Government provides £60 million boost to green maritime tech, including in the South West 22nd February 2023 The UK’s race to decarbonise the maritime sector has been given another vital boost, with £60 million in government funding distributed to innovative companies... Articles
Visit to Coalway Junior School 17th February 2023 It was a pleasure to visit Coalway Junior School today. I was shown round the school by representatives of the school council and answered questions from... Local News
National Apprenticeships Week 2023 15th February 2023 Last week was National Apprenticeships Week. The annual event celebrates and promotes the fantastic benefits which apprenticeships offer both learners and... Articles
Mythbusting the Environment Act 8th February 2023 It has been brought to my attention that Extinction Rebellion have displayed signs around the Forest of Dean claiming that I “voted to block a law requiring... Articles
Mental Health Services Bolstered by £150 Million Government Funding, including over £500,000 for Gloucestershire 1st February 2023 Anyone experiencing a mental health emergency will benefit from more tailored emergency care and support in the community through specialised mental health... Articles
Cannop Ponds - Forestry England report & public engagement sessions 31st January 2023 As many people will be aware, Forestry England have recently published a document entitled “Cannop Ponds: The Next Chapter – January 2023” This presentation... Local News
Visit to The Wesley - Cinderford Town Regeneration Project 30th January 2023 Last Friday, I visited The Wesley in Cinderford, to take a closer look at recent improvements and discuss Cinderford Town Council’s future plans for the site... Local News
Holocaust Memorial Day 2023 27th January 2023 This week I signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment to support Holocaust Memorial Day and honour those who were murdered during the... Westminster News
Levelling Up Fund Round 2 and Update on the Forest's Bid 25th January 2023 Last week £2.1 billion was awarded to transformational projects across the United Kingdom as part of the second round of the Levelling Up Fund. Major government... Articles