In My View - Lifting Restrictions an Important Step Forward Thursday, 22 July, 2021 Monday saw the lifting of most legal Coronavirus related restrictions in England and marked an important step forward in our return to normal life. This unlocking does not mean Covid is no longer a threat but we cannot remain in lockdown forever and the success of our vaccine programme makes it very substantially less of one. Summer is the best time to move forward and every adult in the UK has... Articles
Government Backs One Somerset Model 21st July 2021 Today the Government has backed the One Somerset model of local Government reorganisation. This will mean that four District Councils and Somerset County... Articles
More Vulnerable Adults Supported Through ‘Changing Futures’ Programme 17th July 2021 Vulnerable people in communities across England will be given extra support to rebuild their lives, Housing and Rough Sleeping Minister Eddie Hughes MP... Articles
In My View - England Team Lifted The Nation 15th July 2021 For a lot of us this week started on a low note as we awoke on Monday remembering that England came so close but did not win the Euros. I hope now a little time... Articles
Debate on Northern Ireland Protocol 15th July 2021 I spoke in the debate on the Northern Ireland Protocol today. There was welcome cross-party resolution that we need the EU to show flexibility and... Speeches in Parliament
In My View - Getting Schools Back to Normal 8th July 2021 On Monday the Prime Minister set out how life will soon return close to normal as we near our final unlocking of restrictions on 19th July. This unlocking will... Articles
More Support for Victims of Domestic Abuse at Risk of Homelessness 5th July 2021 From today (5 July 2021) victims who are homeless due to domestic abuse will be prioritised for accommodation from their council. Read more here Articles
In My View - Football’s Coming Home 1st July 2021 Football’s coming home; the tennis at Wimbledon has been fantastic to watch; and work on the ground for the first section of dualling the A303 will be kicking... Articles
Adult Social Care Given Over £250 Million Extra to Continue Coronavirus (COVID-19) Protections 27th June 2021 People in care homes or those being cared for at home will benefit from an extra £250 million to continue to protect them from COVID-19 transmission. Read more... Articles
In My View - Huge Potential in the South West 24th June 2021 Over the last week there has been huge demand for vaccination as the rollout was extended to all over the age of 18. I know that many young people are desperate... Articles
