UK Defence Spending to Reach 2.5% of GDP Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 I welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement of a commitment to spend 2.5% of GDP on defence by 2030. This increase in defence spending starts immediately and will mean an extra £75 billion over the next six years. This increased spending is the biggest strengthening of our national defence for a generation and will confirm the UK’s place as the biggest defence power in Europe, second only to the... Media
Visit to Claire Dyson Equine Water Treadmill & Rehabilitation Centre 25th March 2024 I was pleased to visit Claire Dyson Equine Water Treadmill & Rehabilitation Centre at Froglands Stud Farm in Cleeve Prior. On my visit, I saw the work Claire... Local News
Visiting Asda Services at Pinvin 22nd March 2024 Great to spend time at the ASDA services at Pinvin recently, meet the friendly team and discuss the impact of the extension of the 5p fuel duty cut - which... Local News
English Tourism Week in Mid Worcestershire 20th March 2024 English Tourism Week is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the attractions across Mid Worcestershire, and I have been posting various pictures across... Local News
Work Set To Start On M5 Between Junction 4a and Junction 6 20th March 2024 National Highways is delivering a government commitment to add more than 150 more emergency areas to motorways across the country. Between junction 4a near... Local News
Litter Picking in Evesham for GB Spring Clean 18th March 2024 I was pleased to take part in the GB Spring Clean this weekend with many other volunteers in Evesham. Other events were taking place across the constituency... Local News
Visit to Hanbury Hall 18th March 2024 The National Trust does so much to preserve and protect our nation's heritage - and it also contributes significantly to our Tourism Industry. This English... Local News
Attending the Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards 18th March 2024 I had a fantastic time at the Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards last night with the ceremony hosted in a rather glamorous marquee/ temporary orangery - and... Local News
TechUK Roundtable Discussion 14th March 2024 It was a pleasure to attend the TechUK roundtable to discuss productivity, investment, and regulation with representatives from the tech sector, in my role as... Westminster News
Welcoming Work Experience Student Bridget Jones 13th March 2024 I welcomed student Bridget Jones to Parliament this week for work experience in my office. Bridget lives in Badsey and is currently studying for her A Levels. Local News