Water Environment Reinvestment Tuesday, 9 April, 2024 The River Avon and the River Severn both flow through the Tewkesbury constituency, and while they do bring their own share of problems, as waterways they are, understandably, very precious to local communities. I have consistently backed tougher action on water companies that do not play by the rules, and I am pleased to see that today up to £11mil in fines from these companies will be directly... Westminster News
Cotteswold Dairy 21st April 2017 Visiting excellent local business Cotteswold Dairy this morning. Local News
Probate Proposals 21st April 2017 I welcome that there will be no immediate increase in probate fees. I will continue to oppose such changes moving forward. Westminster News
Brockworth Community Project 19th April 2017 On a visit to the Brockworth Community Project. Helped by 30 volunteers, they run a range of activities from the library which are of benefit to many people. Local News
Parliamentary Questions 19th April 2017 Much of the content on this website was established while I was a Member of Parliament. As Parliament has been dissolved there are no MPs until after the... Westminster News
Ishida Europe Visit 30th March 2017 On a visit to Ishida Europe today. They manufacture, assemble and customise food packaging machinery. Although outside my area at Halesowen, I am discussing... Local News
Article 50 triggered 29th March 2017 I am ever mindful of the concerns which some people have, and respect them, but I'm pleased today that the Prime Minister has started the process of regaining... Westminster News
Meeting on East Africa drought 29th March 2017 With the Ethiopian Ambassador discussing the drought which is affecting East Africa. The failure of the rains has left millions of people in need of food aid. Westminster News
National Lottery Week 26th February 2017 Great to hear about how Tewkesbury has benefitted from National Lottery funding as part of #NatLotteryWeek in Parliament Westminster News
Reopening of the Plough Inn, Prestbury 24th February 2017 Attending the reopening of the Plough Inn, Prestbury with Paul & Emma. Local News