This site was established while I was a Member of Parliament. As Parliament has dissolved there are no Members of Parliament until after the Election on 8th June 2017.

It was a wonderful bank holiday weekend in Worcestershire.  The weather may not have been perfect, but the County was at its best with a whole series of festivals and events taking place. 

Due to the upcoming General Election, Parliament will be dissolved at midnight on 2nd May.

I took part in the debate on the Digital Economy Bill in Parliament this week.  The Bill was the last significant piece of legislation to be passed in this Parliament and covered a range of initiatives including a commitment to enable everyone in the country to have decent access to broadband and

I had a great time at the launch of the British Asparagus Festival at the Fleece Inn in Bretforton on Sunday 23 April. 

The Prime Minister has announced her intention to call a general election on June 8th. In accordance with the Fixed-term Parliaments Act, a two thirds majority of MPs is required to approve the election.

I joined six other MPs on a parliamentary delegation to Pakistan last week.

Wychavon has been named the second best rural place to live in the country, surpassed only by the Orkney Islands.

I was welcomed to HotelshopUK's offices to join them in supporting English Tourism Week,  a week that showcases visitor experiences in England and highlights the value of tourism to the economy.