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Herald Column: June 10

The email boxes of MPs and councillors are usually early warning systems for trouble brewing with anti-social behaviour. And so it was last week that my mailbox started pinging with complaints about an unlawful encampment on Lancing Manor.

Weekly look ahead: 8th June

My weekly video discussing the unlawful encampment on Lancing Manor, the 0.7% commitment to overseas aid, various meetings with Ministers in Westminster and constituency news - including my ‘Business Summit’ this Friday.

Herald Column: May 27

Great news for the St John Ambulance HQ in Southwick. Down to the remarkable generosity of local people, firms and organisations the £55,000 needed to renew the roof has already been reached and the hall will be saved for the charity to continue using.

Weekly look ahead: 25th May

My weekly video, discussing Bills going through Parliament, meetings this week including with CAFOD (on the 0.7% commitment being temporarily downgraded which I oppose) and with other 'sanctioned' Parliamentarians, the HASC inquiry on the MacPherson Report, celebrating having my second vaccinat

Herald Column: May 20

I would like to say that I am writing my column this week from the comfort of a fireside table in a newly reopened pub, rather than taking my chances in a rain soaked beer-garden given the late winter weather conditions we are still experiencing.

COVID Business Summit

To help local businesses and to hear their experiences of how they are coming out of lockdown I will be holding a virtual breakfast ‘Bouncing back from COVID’ summit on June 11th with representatives from the DWP, Worthing & Adur Councils and Employment Minister Mims Davies MP.

Weekly look ahead: 18th May

My weekly video, with a look at various upcoming meetings including with the UNHCR, on China, with Middle East Ambassadors on the Israel/Palestine conflict, in addition to other Parliament and constituency-related events this week.

Herald Column: May 13

Thank you to everyone who voted in the local elections last week and congratulations to all those elected.

Queen's Speech

30 new laws were announced in the Queen’s Speech yesterday - including:   The Health and Care Bill, which will lay the foundations for a more integrated and efficient health and care system. Taking the opportunities presented by having left the EU, we will demonstrate our world-leading commi

Weekly look ahead: 11th May

My weekly video, reflecting on the results from the Local Elections, discussing the Queen's Speech and upcoming meetings and events in Parliament and in the Constituency.