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Update - second lockdown

Wednesday, 4 November, 2020

Throughout my political career I have believed in the importance of basing every decision we take in public life firmly on the evidence before us. With so much currently at stake in the choices we face, that is truer in our response to COVID-19 than at any other time in our recent history. While I am not against strict interventions where the evidence shows that they are necessary, I have...

Free school meals

23rd October 2020

I have received a large number of enquiries since Wednesday’s vote on free school meals. As always, I think it is important to be open and accessible to my...

Update - the Agriculture Bill

14th October 2020

Over the last few weeks there has been a great deal of focus on the Agriculture Bill and our food and animal welfare standards. In the summer I uploaded...

COVID-19 restrictions

9th October 2020

In recent weeks I have received a large number of queries asking for my views on the COVID restrictions introduced by the Government. I understand the concerns...

The Internal Market Bill

2nd October 2020

Since the vote to leave the European Union in June 2016, I have been posting updates on my website to explain my views and rationale as important Brexit votes...

The Trade Bill

21st July 2020

I have recently received a large number of enquiries about the Trade Bill and what the legislation means in terms of our future trade deals. I am acutely aware...

The Agriculture Bill and food standards

10th June 2020

A large number of residents have recently contacted me regarding the Agriculture Bill and the food standards we currently enjoy, which are among the highest in...

Statement on Dominic Cummings

26th May 2020

As you can imagine, a large number of constituents have contacted me over the weekend concerning Dominic Cummings, many getting in touch with their MP for the...

Coronavirus update

16th March 2020

Understandably, I have received many enquiries over the last week regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) and the Government’s approach to tackling this significant...

Biodiversity along the River Cray

5th November 2019

The Cray Forum is a fantastic platform for residents living in the Crays. Their community events are a real force for good, and I was delighted to join their...