My latest column - 29 May Wednesday, 29 May, 2024 Serving as your Member of Parliament for the last nine years where I live and where I have brought up my family has been the privilege of my life. Over that time, we have achieved so much for our area but there’s still more to do. Huge progress has been made since I have been your MP. I have also been proud to be a Government Minister for much of this time which has in itself brought significant... Local News
Local Arts, Culture & Heritage organisations granted £1.5million Government funding 9th October 2020 Through the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund, support is being made available to heritage organisations across England, including £1.5 million in Taunton... Local News
CORONAVIRUS LATEST 1st September 2020 For the latest guidance, information and support relating to coronavirus please see here: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus March 23rd 2020 Hello, Many of you have... Reports
My Statement on Dominic Cummings 3rd June 2020 Last week, I issued a statement in relation to the reports, which I have now updated, following the announcements on the case released by Durham Police on the... Media
Weekly Column - 6th April 2020 6th April 2020 The positive response of the local community so far to social distancing measures is welcome, though we must all continue to follow the advice for as long as is... Local News
Weekly Column - 31st March 2020 31st March 2020 Last week, the Government announced a range of extensive and unprecedented measures to help fight the coronavirus outbreak. The Government continues to follow... Local News
Rebecca Pow made Environment Minister! 25th November 2019 I was so proud to have been appointed as the Environment Minster earlier this year with the responsibility of bringing forward the ground breaking Environment... Westminster News
Duke of Wellington visit to the town! 24th September 2019 Good news is always refreshing and there is genuinely great progress to report in relation to my campaign in conjunction with the National Trust and the... Local News
Local Achievements 4th September 2019 I am delighted to be the Minister for the Environment within the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, but as ever, representing Taunton Deane... Local News
UPDATE: Leaving the European Union 2nd September 2019 I want to make it clear that I do not want to leave the EU without a deal. It is not my preferred option and I would rather leave with an agreement. The terms... Westminster News
