Today I asked the Leader of the House of Commons for a debate on local transport infrastructure provision, especially the proposed new M4 J18A, which if built would unlock a great potential opportunity for new homes & jobs.
Free Ports can hugely benefit the economy of our region.
I asked the International Trade Minister, Graham Stuart MP, what plans the Department has for local communities to also benefit from these ports.
He agreed Free Ports can unleash enterprise and allow national and local economies to prosper a
More children across our area will be able to access a good education locally thanks to a major funding boost.
This funding follows the Prime Minister’s announcement in August that the budget for schools would be increased by a total of over £14 billion over three years, rising to £52.2 billion by
Productive meeting earlier with Bristol Port discussing Free Ports and Brexit. They have been ready for Brexit since March and anticipate the many opportunities there will be once we've left the EU and are a free, sovereign, independent nation once again.
The Home Office has today confirmed the recruiting targets for 42 forces in England and Wales. It is the first stage to recruit 20,000 Police Officers over 3 years.
The Avon and Somerset Constabulary has been allocated a recruiting target of 137 Officers for the year 2020-21 (year one).
During Work and Pensions Questions, I asked the Minister about a mechanism for Universal Credit claimants to move their review date, after concerns raised by constituents.
Minister Will Quince MP responded that Universal Credit allows for a monthly adjustment and he will write to me with further cl
This afternoon I held one of my regular surgeries, this week at the Constituency Office in Bradley Stoke.
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Thank you to the pupils and teachers of Staple Hill Primary School today for inviting me to answer questions for their 'People in Power' session.
It was a pleasure to talk to the pupils about the role of an MP and how can they engage with the political process.
Great to meet employees from SSE giving up time to work at the new Children's Hospice South West shop in Bradley Stoke today.
Thank you and all the volunteers in store, fantastic effort.
