My thoughts on the Government's decision to charge VAT on private school fees Friday, 10 January, 2025 In wishing everyone a Happy New Year, I am very conscious that the start of the year has been far from happy for some. Many in our area have been affected by flooding and we should recognise too those who have been working hard to rescue and repair as a result of the bad weather. Among those who have seen unwelcome change in the turning of the year are parents whose children attend private schools... Articles
Urgent Question: British Indian Ocean Territory | Sovereignty 7th January 2025 My question to Minister Stephen Doughty regarding the sovereignty negotiations over the Chagos Islands and legal risks involved. Speeches in Parliament
Abbey Fields Swimming Pool 6th January 2025 I recently visited the site of the new Abbey Fields Swimming Pool and Castle Farm Leisure Centre development. I met Programme Manager, Paddy Herlihy and Deputy... Local News
Alzheimer's Research UK #ForACure Event 21st December 2024 Recently I attended the Alzheimer's Research UK event in Westminster to discuss how we can tackle dementia together. Almost 1 million people in the UK are... Articles
Meeting with Farmers in Lower Tysoe 20th December 2024 I met a group of farmers and their families in Lower Tysoe, to discuss the impact of the Government’s proposed Inheritance Tax changes on family farms. As I... Articles
Farm Tax Changes 13th December 2024 As our thoughts may be turning to the food we will be offering family and friends over the festive season, it is worth sparing a thought for those who will be... Articles
Kenilworth Town Council’s Shop Window Competition 2024 12th December 2024 It was a pleasure to be involved in the judging process for this year’s Kenilworth Town Council’s Shop Window Competition. Thank you to everyone who entered! Local News
Small Business Saturday 7th December 2024 Today marks Small Business Saturday. To find a small business to support near you, please visit: https://smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com/small-business-finder. Local News
Kenilworth Light Switch-On at Abbey End 2nd December 2024 Last night was the Kenilworth Light Switch-On at Abbey End. I was happy to assist Santa and the Kenilworth Town Mayor in one of Kenilworth’s Christmas... Articles
My position on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 29th November 2024 Although legislators rarely have easy decisions to make, I have found this week’s vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill (often called the... Articles
