I led a debate on banning non-stun slaughter of animals, an issue which is of great concern to me personally, but also to my constituents and the wider public.

I held a very useful meeting with the Schools Minister, Nick Gibb, and Headteachers from across the Tewkesbury constituency to discuss school funding.

I raised the worrying statistics on the number of horses and riders which have been killed or injured on roads during the last year with the Transport Secretary.

I held a very useful meeting with Housing Minister Kit Malthouse to discuss changing building regulations to ensure that new buildings are self-sufficient in electricity. His response was encouraging and he is to have further discussions in government about this.

I welcome that the Government will be consulting on imposing higher standards on utility firms in order to prevent potholes.

Supporting a #BetterDealForAnimals with World Animal Protection UK. The UK has an excellent record on animal welfare and this will continue as we leave the EU.

Supporting National Apprenticeship Week in Parliament. There are already many excellent companies in the constituency promoting apprenticeships and I want to work with others to create even more opportunities for young people locally.

I met with the Home Secretary to discuss the Government's consultation on tackling unauthorised encampments.

I chaired a meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Racing with the British Horseracing Authority.

Welcoming the Chancellor of the Exchequer to the Oxstalls Campus, Longlevens as he opens the business hub at the university.