GP SURGERY UPDATE Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 Yesterday a group of Gloucestershire MPs met Health Secretary Victoria Atkins to discuss the funding of GP surgeries following correspondence from a number of them. We made a number of suggestions and requests and the Health Secretary has said she will consider them. We will continue to work with her and with our local GP surgeries to help them improve appointment times and patient care. Westminster News
Gloucester Jobs Fair 25th June 2018 There is a Gloucester Jobs Fair on Wednesday 27th June 2018 @ The Guildhall, Gloucester, 10am to 1pm. This will be free to attend and there will be over 20... Local News
Tier 2 Visa cap 15th June 2018 I welcome the decision by the Home Secretary to exclude doctors and nurses from the cap on skilled worker visas. While we should continue to concentrate on... Articles
Guide Dogs UK 13th June 2018 Today I met with guide dog owners to discuss the Guide Dogs UK campaign on pavement parking. This is a big issue and causes serious issues for blind and... Articles
Ethiopia's 27th National Day 7th June 2018 I was delighted to speak at a celebration of Ethiopia's 27th National Day. This has been a time of great change for Ethiopia, with the appointment of Prime... Articles
Westminster Africa Business Group 17th May 2018 With the High Commissioner of Zambia at a business meeting I organised on behalf of the Westminster Africa Business Group, which I chair, discussing... Articles
Debate on compensation of victims of Libyan-sponsored IRA terrorism 10th May 2018 I opened the debate in the Commons aimed at securing compensation for the victims and their families of Libyan-sponsored IRA terrorism. To view this, please... Articles
FOBT stakes 25th April 2018 Outside Parliament supporting High Street employees in bookmakers' shops whose jobs are at risk from a massive cut in FOBT stakes. My registered interests in... Articles
Christian Aid week 25th April 2018 I'm pleased to be supporting # caweek this year. We # StandTogehter with Christian Aid to help those forced to leave their homes through conflict and natural... Articles
Eggs, Pigs & Poultry Industries 24th April 2018 Not a great photo, but I went along to support the Eggs, Pigs & Poultry industries at their breakfast meeting this morning. Articles