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
Norton Connector Community Minibus 7th September 2020 Pleased to be at the launch of the new Connector community bus in Norton, Worcestershire today. This minibus will provide a weekday service between Tesco St... Local News
Vines Park Community Market 7th September 2020 It was good to spend Saturday afternoon in Droitwich at the community market in Vines Park - by the banks of the River Salwarpe, along with Councillor Richard... Local News
Evesham Abbey Trust 7th September 2020 On Friday, it was pleasure to spend time with Barrie, other trustees and volunteers from the Evesham Abbey Trust and get an update on the restoration plans for... Local News
Visiting local businesses 7th September 2020 It was great to meet Sam Flood of Defined Beauty clinic in Evesham today and learn about the challenges of the beautician industry with Coronavirus but also the... Local News
Increasing testing capacity and trial 3rd September 2020 A new £500 million funding package will be invested in next generation testing technology and increased testing capacity, the Health and Social Care Secretary... Local News
Kickstart Scheme launches 2nd September 2020 The government has launched a new kickstart initiative - an opportunity to kickstart the careers of thousands of young people who could otherwise be left behind... Westminster News
Evesham Angling Festival 1st September 2020 It was good to see that the Evesham Angling Festival had a good turnout this year - and could carry on with social distancing in place. Local News
Fundraiser for local mental health charity 1st September 2020 Evesham & District Mental Health Support Services are having a fundraising event at the Regal Evesham Cinema on Thursday 17th September at 7pm. Doors open at... Local News
Vines Park Community Market and Street Food 26th August 2020 Delighted to hear that although Droitwich Spa Salt Fest was cancelled this year, organisers will be organising the Vines Park Community Market and Street Food... Local News