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
Meeting with local Baton Bearer Kiaraugh Brown 19th June 2022 It was an honour to meet Kiaraugh Brown recently - a year 12 student at Prince Henry’s High School in Evesham. She has been chosen - in recognition of her... Media
Visit to Sanctuary Housing development at Green Vale 18th June 2022 I visited the Sanctuary Housing development at Green Vale in Evesham yesterday, meeting CEO Craig Moule and team. It was great to see their innovative use of... Media
Visit to Kimal 18th June 2022 It was great to catch up with the Kimal PLC team at their Worcester Six Business Park site yesterday. They make innovative medical equipment and distribute it... Media
Walking Football with Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire 17th June 2022 I was delighted to visit Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire to play a game of walking football today as part of loneliness awareness week. It's very... Media
Roundtable discussion with Sporting Bodies and Supermarkets at Downing Street 14th June 2022 I took part in a great roundtable discussion today at Downing Street, which was chaired by my colleague Nadhim Zahawi. We discussed how sports organisations and... Westminster News
Platinum Jubilee: Photos from Local Events 10th June 2022 Here in Worcestershire, a number of fantastic events were held to mark the historic occasion of Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee. Local communities have come... Local News
Evesham Noticeboard Networking Event 8th June 2022 The Evesham noticeboard is hosting its first networking event, which is open to all businesses and groups of all sizes. It will be a great place to learn and... Local News
Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Falklands War 8th June 2022 I was very pleased to be able to join the Prime Minister and the Princess Royal at a reception to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Falklands War... Media
Urgent Question regarding the Champions League Final in Paris 7th June 2022 Yesterday I answered an Urgent Question in the House of Commons, regarding the Champions League final in Paris on Saturday. Please find a short clip above. Westminster News