Cabinet Appointment! 17th September 2021 I attended my first ever Cabinet meeting! It was a massive privilege to be appointed this week as the Minister of State in Education responsible for the skills... Westminster News
Operation Pitting 28th August 2021 This picture says it all – my respect can not really be put into words for our national heroes. I feel humbled by seeing this image. Since 14 August 2021, our... Westminster News
Education round table 22nd July 2021 Education is a key pillar of our mission to spread opportunity across the country and I have always fought to increase the support for pupils and schools in my... Westminster News
His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 9th April 2021 I am deeply saddened to hear that His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has passed away this morning. My prayers and thoughts go out to the Queen... Westminster News
Free School Meals Vote 23rd October 2020 Several constituents have written to me about the vote on the expansion of free school meals in school holidays to Easter 2021, which unfortunately is the... Westminster News
Stronger measures to protect law and order 16th September 2020 One of the main subjects people have emailed me about this month is law and order. I have been making sure ministers are aware of our concerns here in the... Westminster News
Internal Market Bill 14th September 2020 Several constituents have written to me with important questions about the Internal Market Bill, so I want to set out my views and correct a few misconceptions... Westminster News
UK-Japan Free Trade deal 11th September 2020 Today, the UK has secured a major free trade deal with Japan which will increase our trade with Japan by an estimated £15.2bn! UK businesses will benefit from... Westminster News
Hands Face Space 5th August 2020 There are some very simple ways we can protect ourselves and others from the spread of coronavirus. Wash your hands, cover your face and make space. Local NewsWestminster News