After much contemplation, I have decided to leave Theresa May's Government. I'm grateful to the Prime Minister for giving me the opportunity to serve the UK and I will continue to represent my constituents as the Member of Parliament for Daventry.
I am aware that many constituents and other residents across the midlands have concerns over the Oxford to Cambridge Arc. I have been in contact with the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government about this issue.
I am supporting National Apprenticeship Week 2019 (NAW2019), highlighting the benefits of apprenticeships to employers, individuals, local communities and the wider economy in a week-long celebration of apprenticeships.
I recently met with The Royal British Legion’s local Area Manager Pat Chadwick and Advice and Information Team Leader Graeme Poulson, to discuss support for the Armed Forces community.
As you may be aware, the BBC is currently consulting publicly on what it should do when the UK Government funding of licence fees for over-75 households comes to an end.
The Government is committed to delivering a fairer deal for passengers, and so from January 2019, 4.5 million young people can travel by train for less following the successful launch of the new 26 to 30 rail card.
As you might know, back in July I moved from the Government Whip’s Office to the position of Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Exiting the European Union (DExEU).
As you will know, this November marks 100 years since the end of the First World War. During WWI, 186,475 railway workers served under arms and nearly 19,000 made the ultimate sacrifice by losing their lives during the conflict.
Rural businesses across Britain are set to receive an overall economic boost of approximately £141m per annum from 4G connectivity, according to new economic research commissioned by O2 and conducted by Development Economics.
I'm delighted to have been appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Exiting the EU, working as part of the team delivering the plan that the Cabinet agreed last Friday.
