Heritage Day at Tower of London 28th February 2020 On Wednesday, I gave my first keynote speech as Heritage Minister at the Tower of London. Heritage plays a key role in regenerating places and improving people... Westminster News
Tourism Industry Council at the V&A 26th February 2020 I was delighted to attend my first Tourism Industry Council meeting today at the world renowned Victoria and Albert Museum in London. I know how important... Westminster News
Appointment as DCMS minister in the reshuffle 15th February 2020 I am delighted to have been appointed a Minister in the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in the recent government reshuffle. My official... Westminster News
Weekly Westminster Update 14th February 2020 It has been another hectic week in parliament with the confirmation that HS2 will go ahead, emergency legislation on the early release of prisoners and, of... Westminster News
World Cancer Day 12th February 2020 I recently took the opportunity to attend an important event in Parliament for World Cancer Day. World Cancer Day aims to draw attention to the necessity of... Westminster News
Veterans Railcard 12th February 2020 Very pleased to see the new Veterans Railcard - In summary this means that veterans will receive: A third off the rail fares for themselves & their families... Westminster News
Great British Spring Clean event 6th February 2020 It was great to attend the Great British Spring Clean event yesterday in Parliament, hosted by Keep Britain Tidy and Victoria Prentis MP. Thanks so much for the... Westminster News
Westminster Update 31st January 2020 Another week, another video! We've had a busy week here in Parliament with, amongst other things, the elections for chairs of select committees. Select... Westminster News
New rules for school funding 31st January 2020 I welcome new legislation which will guarantee minimum funding levels for all schools. Initially, the increase in school funding was set out by the Chancellor... Westminster News