My position on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 As many will be aware, last Tuesday the Tobacco and Vapes Bill received its second reading in Parliament and was voted on by MPs. The Bill will make it an offence to sell tobacco products to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009, aiming to stop the start of addiction whilst not affecting any of the rights of existing smokers or stopping adult smokers from switching to vapes. The Bill will also... Articles
Energy Security Strategy 13th April 2022 Last week, the Government published the British energy security strategy. The plan comes in light of rising global energy prices, provoked by surging demand... Articles
More Government Support 6th April 2022 From last Friday, 1 April, households across the Forest of Dean in property bands A - D will receive a £150 Council Tax rebate, putting more money into the... Articles
Spring Statement Support 5th April 2022 The Covid pandemic saw the worst economic shock in more than 300 years hit our country. More than £400 billion had to be spent by the Chancellor on a package... Articles
English Tourism Week 25th March 2022 This week is English Tourism Week, a celebration of some of the fantastic attractions and hospitality venues we have across England. Here in the Forest of Dean... Local News
Longhope Church Bell Tower Appeal 24th March 2022 It was a pleasure to spend time talking to Tina Coull, Chair of The Friends of Longhope Church when I was recently out knocking on doors in the village with... Local News
Helping Ukraine's Refugees 22nd March 2022 Last week Michael Gove, the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Secretary announced the Homes for Ukraine scheme. While the UK has already put in place a... Articles
Welcoming Ribena to Parliament 17th March 2022 Suntory’s Coleford factory, home to Ribena, has been one of the Forest of Dean’s flagship employers since the 1940s and continues to sustain many skilled jobs... Local News
Cinderford Town Regeneration Project 16th March 2022 It was a pleasure to meet with the Cinderford Town Regeneration Project and learn more about the progress they have made. As you will know from my last update... Local News
Our New Hospital 16th March 2022 I’m very pleased to be able to welcome the news that planning permission for the new Forest of Dean community hospital has been granted. The new community... Articles