The underestimated value of persistence Wednesday, 29 May, 2024 Over the last 14 years I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have three different perspectives of the greatest challenges we’ve been through. Locally being Gloucester’s MP puts me at the heart of city and county issues: and I’ve had a national perspective especially from the Joint Committee on National Security Strategy. For an international view I’ve been both the PM’s Trade Envoy for almost all this... Articles
Guy Verhofstadt - Exiting the EU Committee 21st June 2018 I'm encouraged that the European Parliament's stance means Brits working in the EU can still transfer around Europe after Brexit. Watch my questions to Guy... Westminster News
St Aldates Housing Development 20th June 2018 I recently visited St Aldates in Gloucester to see how the brand new Rooftop Housing Group development is doing. Find out more about these new homes: Local News
Don't Drink and Drown 19th June 2018 This week’s campaign from the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) to reduce drowning is the most relevant for coastal communities. I talked to them with Amber Rudd... Local News
NHS IT Systems 19th June 2018 The largest ever new injection of funds into our NHS is a triumph and it shows the outstanding priority of this Government. Nevertheless we must improve our... Westminster News
EU Withdrawal Bill - Immigration 15th June 2018 I believe the British people want their MPs to take the decisions over who can come here and work based on the needs of the country, the skills required, and on... Westminster News
EU Withdrawal Bill - Trade 15th June 2018 Leaving the EU is clearly a risk - it's not one that all of us thought was worth the potential return - but if we're to make the most of doing so then... Westminster News
Brexit Response: Betrayal or Disaster? 15th June 2018 Thank you to all constituents who have emailed me about the EU Withdrawal Bill this week, and the various Lords amendments that we debated for two days. This is... Local NewsWestminster News
Voting on The EU Withdrawal Bill 13th June 2018 Many of my constituents have been in touch with me recently on issues to do with the European Union and the Withdrawal Bill amendments. What is the Bill about... Westminster News
Congratulations Ray Peart 12th June 2018 The Queen’s Birthday Awards cannot capture all the great things done in every community, but I’m delighted that over the last few years there has been greater... Local News
