I am pleased to report that £420 million of Government funding is being used this winter to improve NHS services.

I am very pleased to share some positive news to start 2019. The team at Severn Area Rescue Association (SARA) has received just under £11,000 of Government funding that is being awarded to dozens of charities working to keep inland waterways around the country safe.

As we approach Christmas, I would like to take a moment to reflect on 2018. Many constituents write to me about the local issues that are important to them, which I deal with supported by my team in Cinderford.

This is an article I never wanted to write, having been loyal to my Party and its leadership for my entire 13 years in the House of Commons.

Last week saw the annual Small Business Saturday campaign take place across the country.

Watch Mark's full speech to the House of Commons where he explains why, regretfully, he cannot support the Cabinet's EU Withdrawal Agreement.

In the Forest of Dean, 8 out of 9 Gloucestershire County Councillors are Conservatives, and I work closely with all of our local County Councillors to get positive outcomes for my constituents.

Later this week, the Prime Minister travels to Brussels for a meeting of the European Council, where Brexit takes centre stage.

This week is UK Parliament Week, a nationwide event that encourages people from across the country, especially younger people, to be able to access Parliament and learn about the role of democracy and why it is so important.

Every year Armistice Day provides a reminder for us all of the deep debt of gratitude we owe to those serving in our armed forces. On Remembrance Sunday I will join people in Cinderford to take part in a service to mark this solemn occasion.