New plans to put UK at front of global innovation race 22nd July 2021 Today we announced a new Innovation Strategy , setting out our plans to cement the UK's position as a world-leader in science, research and innovation as we... Articles
Government launch new Build Back Better High Streets Strategy 21st July 2021 As ‘Freedom Day’ arrived on Monday, it was also great to get more time to discuss the launch of the Government’s new Build Back Better High Streets Strategy –... Articles
UK Cuts Foreign Aid Budget from 0.7% to 0.5% of our economic output. 14th July 2021 This week the Government announced plans to temporarily cut the foreign aid budget from 0.7% of GNI to 0.5%. This was put to a vote and is something I also... Articles
Government’s new Nationality and Borders Bill 7th July 2021 Last week I discussed plans for the Government to use offshore centres when processing asylum applications. I have had a lot of feedback from you on this issue... Articles
Government plans for offshore asylum processing centre 30th June 2021 One of the issues constituents have raised with me the most has been that of illegal immigration. The Nationality and Borders Bill, to be put before the Commons... Articles
Decision Time Over Free Parking In Bassetlaw 23rd June 2021 This week is a little different for me as I will be attending the Full Council meeting of Bassetlaw District Council to present my 1 hour’s free parking... Articles
The progress on vaccinations and Step 4 on the Covid Roadmap. 15th June 2021 The progress we have made with vaccinations and bringing down infections since the last lockdown is something to be proud of. The UK is well ahead of most other... Articles
PMQs, what it is and how it works 9th June 2021 This week I have been selected once again for Prime Minister’s Questions. The job of a Member of Parliament is hugely varied and speaking in the Commons chamber... Articles
Taking the knee - why it’s time to give it a rest 3rd June 2021 Last night I watched England’s friendly against Austria at the Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough. Whilst the match itself wasn’t much to talk about, players... Articles