In My View - Global Conflict, Local Resolution 7th April 2022 This week as we approach Easter it has been so awful to see the reports coming from Ukraine about indiscriminate killings and destruction. It seems however that... Articles
SEND Review - Update on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities 4th April 2022 The government has published a green paper on the future of the special educational needs and disabilities and alternative provision system and is undertaking a... Articles
In My View - My Thoughts After Meeting With European Politicians 24th March 2022 I spent Tuesday and Wednesday this week in Brussels as part of a Parliamentary European Scrutiny Committee trip. Amongst a packed agenda of meetings on various... Articles
In My View - Why I Stand Against Tax Rises 17th March 2022 This week started with the welcome news that people can now register to offer a temporary home for Ukrainians fleeing the war zone. Understandably there has... Articles
In My View - Ukraine Update and How We Can Help 10th March 2022 As the conflict in Ukraine continues I have been asked for advice by a number of Somerset people asking what they can do to help. Donating to national charities... Articles
In My View - Need for an Assertive Response to the Russia Ukraine Crisis 3rd March 2022 At the time of writing we are hearing varying reports on the terrible situation in Ukraine. The attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities is very disturbing for... Articles
In My View - Contributions to Local and National Policy 24th February 2022 It’s great to be back after the half-term recess and our local response to recent storms seems to have gone reasonably well. Bad weather always makes me worry... Articles
In My View - Need for Fuel and Gas Independence 17th February 2022 I have welcomed the Government’s signal this week that it will accelerate North Sea gas production. Getting more supply locally of this relatively clean... Articles
In My View: Working With Our Community 10th February 2022 It was brilliant to be at Yeovil Town FC on Saturday. Whilst we didn’t see any goals, it wasn’t a bad result against Solihull who are a few places above us in... ArticlesMedia