Sussex Air Ambulance funding appeal Thursday, 9 May, 2024 Whilst I would have hoped for a different result politically, congratulations to all the councillors elected in Adur and Worthing last week. There are big changes afoot as Labour takes over control in Adur for the first time in 24 years and Lancing Parish now has no overall control. Many commiserations to all those councillors who were not re-elected, and I know how galling it can be to be the... Local News
Weekly look ahead: 25th February 25th February 2019 From a glorious, sun-baked East Worthing, in this weekly look-ahead I discuss Brexit, Westminster debates including the Macpherson Report and funding for our... Local NewsWestminster News
Duty of Care Q&A 22nd February 2019 I took part in a fascinating and thought-provoking online Q&A session with The Telegraph yesterday as part of their ‘Duty of Care’ Campaign. Linking with... ArticlesWestminster News
Herald Column February 21st 2019 21st February 2019 I seem to be spending a lot of time at the Sir Robert Woodard Academy recently but with good reason. In the last few weeks I have attended one of their... ArticlesLocal NewsWestminster News
Unauthorised Traveller Encampments 21st February 2019 I was greatly encouraged following my meeting with the Home Secretary that there is real awareness and eagerness to act on the long-standing concerns raised by... Local NewsWestminster News
Weekly look ahead: 18th February 18th February 2019 My weekly look-ahead, where I talk about the Westminster schedule, today’s Labour split, Brexit and local constituency matters. ArticlesLocal NewsWestminster News
Child Cruelty Sentences Bill 15th February 2019 I am proud to be a sponsor of a bill introduced by my colleague Tom Tugendhat, which aims to bring sentencing powers for cases of child cruelty more in line... Speeches in ParliamentWestminster News
UC Hotline Numbers 14th February 2019 Many thanks to everyone who has been in touch with me regarding Universal Credit – apologies for the delay in getting this information up on my website. I hope... ArticlesLocal News
Herald Column February 14th 2019 14th February 2019 This week in Westminster has been shaping up for yet another vote on Brexit on Thursday, rather unfairly dubbed by some as a ‘Valentine’s Day Massacre’ though... Local NewsWestminster News
Burrscroft Update 13th February 2019 An update from a very windy and loud Pond Road, on the future of the Burrscroft site. We have had a productive meeting with Cllr Kevin Boram, representatives... Local News