My public statement regarding Cllr Nunn's resigning the Whip Friday, 3 May, 2024 As someone from a local government background, I have been particularly keen to see those most closely connected to this very serious issue take the correct action for themselves, keeping victims of domestic abuse at the forefront of decision making. I am, therefore, pleased that the correct initial decision has now been arrived at but less pleased that it has taken external pressure, both public... Local News
Duston School Young Enterprise Entrepreneurs 3rd April 2024 Recently, I met up with a cohort of 11 Duston School students who gave me a briefing on their business idea they are developing as part of a Young Enterprise... Local News
Disabled Facilities Grants discussion at LUHC Inquiry 6th February 2024 Levelling up, Houses & Communities Committee, disabled people in the housing sector inquiry The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Committee published... Westminster News
Statement on the murder in Far Cotton 24th April 2023 I am saddened to hear of last night’s murder on New South Bridge Road in Far Cotton and frustrated with the senselessness and futility of what has happened. As... Local News
Budget Options: Some thoughts 13th March 2023 There can be no question that the economic environment in which the Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt is having to make his budget decisions is immensely... Articles
UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador Programme 9th February 2023 There is a free training opportunity for teachers from Northampton this year from the 26th - 28th June. The Education and Engagement Service will be hosting its... Westminster News
The New Prime Minister 28th October 2022 Rishi Sunak has now been elected as the Conservative party leader following his victory in the party's leadership election. On the 25th of October, Rishi Sunak... Westminster News
Mini-Budget & Energy Announcement - Autumn 2022 5th October 2022 The Treasury’s Growth Plan has been the subject of much discussion and some alteration since it was announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 23rd... Westminster News
Vote of Confidence in the Prime Minister 6th June 2022 I was not willing to vote for the Prime Minister in today’s Confidence vote. It has been over six months since the "Partygate" allegations first emerged and... Westminster News
'Partygate' Issue Update 27th April 2022 Since my last update there have been further serious developments in the so called ‘Partygate’ issue, including the progress of the police investigation leading... Opinions