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
Taunton Post Office 4th December 2018 Following the announcement that The County Stores in Taunton would be closing, the question arose as to where the Post Office would therefore be housed. I have... Local News
Greener market mechanisms could transform the quality of new homes 28th November 2018 Greener market mechanisms could transform the quality of new homes. A new Environmental Net Gain system, as part of the forthcoming Environment Bill, could help... Articles
40 Commando 20th November 2018 Following a question I asked to the Secretary of State for Defence ( "I am delighted that the Secretary of State has seen fit to protect our amphibious... Local News
Remembrance Sunday 2018 11th November 2018 On Sunday, I took part in Remembrance services across Taunton Deane. I started the day by watching the moving service at St Mary Magdalene's Church in Taunton... Local News
The Budget 31st October 2018 Yes, it’s been budget week and I was in the Chamber to support the Chancellor, Philip Hammond, keen to discover what announcements might benefit this area... Speeches in Parliament
Week in Westminster 19th October 2018 My Week in Westminster video for the 15th October - 21st October Westminster News
Agriculture Bill: Second Reading 10th October 2018 Last week I spoke in the second reading of the Agriculture Bill, the legislation that will enable us to completely re-think our land use policy on exiting the... Speeches in Parliament
Citizens Advice to provide support to Universal Credit claimants 9th October 2018 Following summer recess, at the start of this Parliamentary term I was moved from my role as PPS in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to... Local News
