Noisy PMQs is not the real Commons 4th March 2016 Last week, I was pulled out of the ballot to ask a question in Prime Minister’s Questions. For those of you now familiar with the process, MPs ask the PM a... Articles
Join me in Parliament 19th February 2016 This week I was delighted that 30 members of the Bexhill Health Walk Group visited Parliament. Articles
We have to spend more on the elderly who are often vulnerable 5th February 2016 I was interested by a recent report highlighting that, by 2050, the proportion of our population aged over 65 years would rise from 17% to 25%. The reason for... Articles
Local rail services 22nd January 2016 My position on the Transport Select Committee gives me the platform to press for better local rail services for the Bexhill and Battle constituency. This week... Articles
Political Priorities for 2016 8th January 2016 I’d like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy New Year and as the magazines fill with predictions for 2016, I too have pondered the next 12 months... Articles
Ending a busy first year with an insight into reduced mobility 25th December 2015 In the first 6 months as your MP, I have tried to get across the 200 square miles of our constituency on a regular basis. Every week, and most days during... Articles
Taking constituency issues to the heart of Government 27th November 2015 Listening to constituents and discussing their problems, ideas and concerns is an important and rewarding part of my job. I meet them at local advice surgeries... Articles
Speaking up for Sussex Police funding 17th November 2015 Keeping constituents safe from harm and keeping crime down in the constituency must be one of the top priorities for any MP. Like every public organisation... Articles