Recently we have been celebrating the 70th anniversary of the NHS.

Very excited to be starting a new job this morning as Secretary of State at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, a department whose work has a huge impact on our heritage, the things we enjoy now and on our national future.

Speaking at the relaunch of the Warwick Politics Society at the University of Warwick last week. Good to see young people with such a keen interest in politics.

There are certain things you cannot rely on in a British summer. Like sunshine, or England winning at football, or cricket, though these things do happen. There are other things however that you can rely on, and one of those is the Kenilworth Carnival.

Delighted to receive the news today that a license will be issued to allow Alfie Dingley to have the medication he needs. I pay tribute to Alfie’s family for the dedicated and dignified way they have campaigned for this result.

This week is Carers Week – an annual awareness campaign that takes place to celebrate and recognise the vital contribution made to families and communities by the six and a half million carers across the UK.

I recently met with representatives from ‘Shaw Trust’ to hear about the excellent work they are doing to help to transform the lives of adults and young people across the UK and internationally. It was an engaging meeting and I got a genuine and palpable sense of enthusiasm from those who I met with for the work that they do and the outcomes they achieve for individuals and their families.

I recently visited the Dogs Trust Kenilworth rehoming centre in Honiley, and learned about the good work they do promoting responsible dog ownership and finding homes for the dogs in their care.

Earlier this year I visited Citizens Advice (CA) in Leamington, to meet with the Chief Executive, Trustees and volunteers.

Last week, the United Kingdom engaged in military action in Syria alongside the United States and France. The decision to do so was one in which, as Attorney General, I was closely involved and which I am confident was the right one. I want to explain why.