Speaking in the Renters Reform Bill Debate Thursday, 25 April, 2024 Speaking in the Renters Reform Bill debate, with the help of Barnardo's Children's charity and Become, care and care leavers charity, I highlighted the (largely) negative impact that private rental prices - rising by 6.2% in the 12 months to January 2024 - have on care leavers as young as 18, fending for themselves. A quarter of homeless people as well as a quarter of prisoners in the UK have been... Speeches in Parliament
Meeting Saying Goodbye Ambassador Kym Marsh to discuss Stillbirths 20th February 2018 I was delighted to welcome Andy Clark-Coates, co-founder of Saying Goodbye - along with his wife, Zoe, who was unable to attend today - and Saying Goodbye... Westminster News
A27 Grove Lodge - Works Information 19th February 2018 What's happening? A-one+ on behalf of Highways England will be carrying out resurfacing works at the A27 Grove Lodge. Traffic Management In order to carry out... Local News
Findon Valley - The Gallops (outdoor gym) 17th February 2018 A short video by Cllr Louise Murphy (Offington) from The Gallops talking about the new outdoor gym, which was asked for by the Findon Valley Residents... Local News
Herald column 15 February 2018 15th February 2018 Last week I took the opportunity to visit the Southampton branch of IKEA to meet senior managers and grill them about how on earth they think a new store at New... Articles
Review funding for local schools 9th February 2018 West Sussex MPs met this week to review funding for local schools following the introduction of the National Funding Formula and following a useful meeting in... Local News
Seeking local 'Health and Care Heroes’ for awards marking 70 years of the NHS 8th February 2018 The NHS is turning 70 on 5 July 2018. It’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate the achievements of one of the nation’s most loved institutions, to talk about... Westminster News
Letter of objection to the proposed Howard Kent development 8th February 2018 Dear Sir Howard kent site application AWDM/1979/17 I am writing to register my objection to the above planning application on behalf of a number of constituents... Local News
Third party puppy sales: Government launches call for evidence on ban 8th February 2018 A ban on third party puppy sales will be explored as part of a package of reforms to drive up animal welfare standards A call for evidence is launched today... Westminster News
Herald column February 8th 2018 8th February 2018 Last week was a busy one for me both in Parliament and the constituency as my Private Member’s Bill finally came up for its second reading last Friday. My Civil... Articles