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
Brexit deal is agreed... 24th December 2020 Great news that a post Brexit trade deal has been agreed. Here is the statement from No 10: “The deal is done. Everything that the British public was promised... Westminster News
Changing restrictions from 26th December 23rd December 2020 Unfortunately, fast rising cases and emerging information on the new Covid variant means that more areas will need to move into higher tiers from 26 Dec... Local News
Christmas Service at Worcester Cathedral 22nd December 2020 I was delighted to be able to do a reading as part of the Christmas Service at Worcester Cathedral last night. It was a beautiful and incredibly well organised... Local News
Christmas and New Year message 21st December 2020 Have a watch for my Christmas and New Year message this year. 2020 has proved to be an immensely difficult and challenging year. I know that many of us are not... Local News
PM's statement on new variant of Covid-19 20th December 2020 The Prime Minister made the following statement at a press conference on Saturday and I know it will affect a lot of people's plans this Christmas - but as the... Westminster News
Droitwich Community Christmas Market 20th December 2020 It was great to visit the very well organised, socially distanced, Community Christmas Market at Droitwich Rugby club today. Thanks to the organising team and... Local News
Visit to Almshouses in Droitwich 19th December 2020 On Friday, I had the pleasure of visiting the Coventry Charity Almshouses in Droitwich. Many thanks to Bob Brookes and team for showing me around. It was really... Local News
Westminster Hall debate on fairs & showgrounds 18th December 2020 Yesterday, I spoke in a debate held in Westminster Hall held on fairs and showgrounds - and the impact that the pandemic has had on them. Have a look at a short... Westminster News
Furlough extended until next April 17th December 2020 Announcement that the Chancellor extends furlough and loan schemes until April 2021 with the government continuing to contribute 80% towards wages – giving... Local News