Supporting Local Pubs 6th August 2019 I recently received an award for backing the campaign “Long Live the Local”. I joined other MPs in supporting Britain’s national drink backed up by the... Articles
Update following the indicative votes on 1st April 2nd April 2019 Last night in Parliament on 1 April, we held the second round of indicative votes on alternative Brexit options. The intent of holding the indicative votes was... Articles
Comment on calls to leave the EU without a deal 1st April 2019 I want to first address the argument advanced by some that leaving the EU with a deal is a betrayal of the referendum result. It is not. I recognise that some... Articles
Comment on calls for a second referendum 1st April 2019 I have been consistently clear that I do not support having another vote on the UK’s membership of the EU at this time and my view remains unchanged. Last week... Articles
Flybmi collapse 19th February 2019 I was saddened this week by the news that small airline Flybmi has collapsed and cancelled all flights. The airline carried over 500,000 passengers last year... Articles
Article in 'The Telegraph' 16th August 2017 As Conservatives, we constantly have to put up with being smeared by those on the Left who associate us with tax cuts for the rich, spending cuts and austerity... Articles
BBC Transparency is Welcome; the Gender Pay Gap it Reveals is Not 25th July 2017 I welcome the decision by the BBC to publish the salaries of its highest paid stars, but am concerned at the gender and racial pay gaps that the figures reveal... Articles
Education Secretary Announces Increase in School Funding 17th July 2017 Education Secretary Justine Greening today announced what she described as “the biggest improvement in the school funding system for well over a decade” in a... Articles
Meeting HotelshopUK in English Tourism Week 31st March 2017 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... Articles