'Up for the Cup' with the Football League Trust
I had the pleasure of hearing first-hand about the positive impact that The Football League Trust and its 72 Football League club Trusts are having on communities in England and Wales.Using the power...
View ArticleParliamentary Bike Ride for Poppy Appeal
I enjoyed taking part in a charity static bike ride in Parliament to raise money for the Poppy Appeal.I enjoyed taking part in a charity static bike ride in Parliament to raise money for the Poppy...
View ArticleRaising Investigatory Powers at PMQs
I used a Prime Minister’s Question in Parliament on Wednesday to raise the new Investigatory Powers Bill with the Prime Minister. He welcomed the legislation but highlighted the need for safeguards on...
View ArticleCutting the Ribbon at Fernhill Heath Post Office
To celebrate the launch of the new Fernhill Heath Post Office, I was given the chance to ‘cut the ribbon’ at an opening ceremony at 12.30pm today.To celebrate the launch of the new Fernhill Heath Post...
View ArticleParis Attacks
I was shocked to hear of the events in Paris on Friday night and horrified when the scale of the attacks and number of victims became clear. My thoughts and prayers are with all those who have lost...
View ArticleFixed and Mobile Broadband
I, along with many other MPs, have written an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne MP, urging him to continue investing in fixed and mobile broadband as part of the Spending...
View ArticleMore Apprenticeships in Mid Worcestershire
I'm glad to see new figures showing 820 new apprenticeships were started by people in Mid Worcestershire last year. The figures also showed a strong rise in the number of apprenticeships started...
View ArticleDroitwich Spa and Rural branch of the Council for Voluntary Services
I very much enjoyed visiting the Droitwich Spa and Rural branch of the Council for Voluntary Services (CVS) last week to find out more about the services and projects being offered there.I very much...
View ArticleMaking the Mobile Market Fairer
Yesterday evening I led an adjournment debate in Parliament on contracts in the Mobile Telecommunications Market.The Minister for Culture and the Digital Economy, Ed Vaizey MP, said it was an...
View ArticleAutumn Statement
I was in the House of Commons yesterday as the Chancellor of the Exchequer made his autumn statement. Amongst the announcements were commitments that:I was in the House of Commons yesterday as the...
View ArticleSyria
Tomorrow I will vote in favour of extending air strikes on ISIL in Syria.Below are five key reasons why I support air strikes on ISIL: Tomorrow I will vote in favour of extending air strikes on ISIL...
View ArticleHospital Special Measures
I met with Harry Turner, Chairman of the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, to discuss the announcement that the Care Quality Commission has recommended that the Trust be placed in special...
View ArticleQuestioning Lord Coe
Yesterday in Parliament the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee heard evidence from Lord Sebastian Coe CH KBE, President of the International Association of Athletics Federations, as part of its...
View ArticleMPs Team up to Highlight Worcestershire Growth Fund
Earlier today in Parliament, I used a question to the Business Secretary, Bromsgrove MP Sajid Javid to promote the Worcestershire Growth Fund.I asked,Earlier today in Parliament, I used a question to...
View ArticleChristmas Message
Christmas provides – for most of us – a welcome break from work, and a chance to relax and catch up with loved ones. Quite rightly it should also be a time to enjoy ourselves. With an American wife and...
View ArticleLitter Free Evesham
Last weekend I helped out with the Litter Free Evesham Campaign, along with young people from the local area, picking up litter around the town.Last weekend I helped out with the Litter Free Evesham...
View ArticleEnding 'An Ever Closer Union'
I participated in a debate on the European Union in Parliament on Tuesday, following a statement about the European Council from the Prime Minister.I participated in a debate on the European Union in...
View ArticleHeritage Lottery Fund
Earlier this week I met with Vanessa Harbar from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).HLF invests National Lottery money to transform and sustain the UK’s heritage. Up and down the country these projects...
View ArticleChildhood Obesity Strategy
Yesterday in Parliament I spoke as part of a debate on the Childhood Obesity Strategy.The debate called on the Government to ‘bring forward a bold and effective strategy to tackle childhood...
View ArticleSaving and Improving Lives
This week I showed my support for heart patients and their families by joining the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and other cardiovascular organisations to hear how they are helping to save and improve...
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