Privileges Committee report on the conduct of Boris Johnson Tuesday, 20 June, 2023 Understandably, in the run-up to yesterday’s important debate on the Committee of Privileges’ report on the conduct of the former Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, a number of residents emailed me to make their thoughts known on what I appreciate is a matter that continues to generate strong views. My approach to this issue has been clear and consistent throughout: simply put, to follow the evidence... ArticlesLocal NewsWestminster News
Plan B COVID-19 restrictions 17th December 2021 Throughout the pandemic I have advocated a proportionate, evidence-based response to COVID-19. In my view that means, when the data shows no other option exists... Articles
Statement - alleged Christmas party in Downing Street 8th December 2021 Like many constituents, I have been disappointed and angered by the recent reports of a Christmas party in Downing Street on 18 December last year. As with the... ArticlesWestminster News
Environment Bill and Storm Overflows 25th October 2021 A number of residents have contacted me over the weekend concerned about the Environment Bill and a vote that took place last Wednesday on Lords’ Amendment 45... Articles
Air quality and the Environment Bill 22nd October 2021 It has been estimated that pollution cuts an average of two years from the lives of the global population, rising to six years in some of the most highly... Articles
Fuel shortages across the South East 5th October 2021 A number of residents have contacted me over the last week regarding the fuel shortages we have seen across the country. Like many others, I and my family haven... Local News
Government to take over Southeastern services 28th September 2021 As many residents will have already seen, it has been announced this morning that the Government will take over the running of London & South Eastern Railway... Local News
National Insurance and the Health and Social Care Levy 10th September 2021 The Government’s recent announcement to increase National Insurance contributions by 1.25% to fund improvements in social care has, I know, been met with both... Articles
Voter ID 7th September 2021 A number of residents have recently contacted me about proposals to require voter ID at future elections. While I understand that these plans have caused... ArticlesLocal News
Our withdrawal from Afghanistan 23rd August 2021 It is impossible not to feel appalled and ashamed by the shocking events all of us have seen in Afghanistan. My office has been taking up a large number of... Articles
What the Autumn Statement means for you 22nd November 2023 What the Autumn Statement means for you… National News
We’re delivering on our five priorities 20th November 2023 INFLATION HALVED: PRIORITY DELIVERED. And we've cut the small boat crossings by 33%. National News
Rishi Sunak: One year of taking long-term decisions to deliver the change we need 25th October 2023 Find out about Rishi's first year delivering long-term solutions to secure a brighter future. National News
CPC23 Address from Rishi Sunak 4th October 2023 Long-term decisions for a brighter future: find out what Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said to wrap up Conservative Party Conference 2023 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Johnny Mercer 4th October 2023 Find out what Johnny Mercer, Minister of State and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs said to CPC23 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Penny Mordaunt 4th October 2023 Find out what Penny Mordaunt, Leader of the House of Commons, said to CPC23 here. National News
