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
Hospital Parking Charges: FairFuel Campaign 12th February 2018 The Department of Health has published a clear set of principles to ensure that local parking charges are transparent and that local staff/visitors and their... Westminster News
Funding an Effective Police Service 9th February 2018 The national police funding settlement is a good one, with an additional £450m announced yesterday. This recognises increased pressure on the police combating... Local News
Deepening the UK-China relationship 8th February 2018 Just over four years ago I accompanied then Prime Minister David Cameron to China, and this week I return with Prime Minister Theresa May. Much has changed in... Westminster News
Pass on Plastic 7th February 2018 Sky Ocean Rescue's plastic whale outside Parliament symbolises the amount of plastic that ends up in the ocean every second. This is why we're trying to reduce... Westminster News
Joint Statement on Gloucestershire 2050 Vision 6th February 2018 We welcome the idea of a Big Conversation about the long term challenges for our county, and some possible solutions to them. It’s good to see the University of... Local News
China success for Quedgeley-based Prima Dental 2nd February 2018 Richard Graham MP has congratulated Quedgeley-based dental drill business Prima Dental on their success in opening their joint venture in China. The company... Local News
Fly tippers watch out: New powers announced alongside government consultation 2nd February 2018 Richard Graham MP has warned fly-tippers that new powers announced by the government will help to tackle illegal dumping. Waste crime costs the English economy... Westminster News
Tax support for small businesses to hire staff with disabilities 2nd February 2018 The government has confirmed it will look into tax incentives for employers of small and medium sized businesses who offer jobs to people with disabilities... Westminster News
Interview Response on Council Alternative Giving Posters 16th January 2018 Richard was interviewed by BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss homelessness and Gloucester City Council's Alternative Giving campaign. Local News
