In My View - Things Getting Better in New Financial Year Thursday, 18 April, 2024 It is a very unsettled and challenging time in several parts of the world. Much of it is out of our control although we continue to support Ukraine and call for more humanitarian aid to safely get to Gaza, and it is right we stand with Middle Eastern nations and people from Israel to Saudi Arabia who want to live peacefully and not be menaced and damaged by the aggressive and malign theocracy in... Articles
Ofgem announcement on price cap. 23rd February 2024 Energy regulator Ofgem has today (Friday 23 February, 2024) announced a significant reduction of the energy price cap for the second quarter of 2024. The price... Media
In My View - Good News for Farmers and Schools Ban Phones 22nd February 2024 Whist it seemed like spring had arrived, at the time of writing we have further flood warnings in parts of Somerset. Localised issues are not always easy to... Articles
In My View - Cut Unnecessary Spending and Streamline Taxes 15th February 2024 It's been a traditional damp February half term but I hope that many of you will have had the chance to spend some time with family and friends. Problems caused... Articles
Government cracks down on bonuses for water company bosses 12th February 2024 Water bosses are set to be banned from receiving bonuses if a company has committed serious criminal breaches, the Environment Secretary has announced... Westminster News
Joint Statement from First Bus and Somerset County Council 9th February 2024 Representatives from both Somerset Council and First Bus South are continuing to work together and have frank and constructive conversations about the issues... Local News
In My View - Improvements to Childcare, Public Health and Dentistry 8th February 2024 Thoughts this week have been with the Royal Family after His Majesty the King’s cancer diagnosis. The family is, of course, in a unique position and whilst it... Articles
In My View - Building the Somerset Economy 1st February 2024 On Tuesday I led a debate in Parliament that I had secured on the finances and governance of Somerset Council. It’s a way in which MPs can raise an issue at the... Articles
Pharmacy First 1st February 2024 Marcus Fysh MP welcomes launch of Pharmacy First services in Yeovil constituency, as Conservative Government helps deliver 10 million more GP appointments and... Articles
In My View - Ping Pong with the House of Lords 25th January 2024 At the time of writing we are through Storm Isha with the less powerful Storm Jocelyn on the way. Although the damage does not seem to have been too bad here I... Articles