Why I am standing down at the next election Thursday, 18 April, 2024 It is remarkable how nice people are to you when you declare that you are off! For those constituents who have not yet heard I announced at the East Worthing & Shoreham Conservative Association AGHM last Friday that after long deliberation I had decided not to stand again as their candidate at the next General Election. By the time of that election I will have served for more than 27 years as the... Local News
Weekly look ahead: 27th May 27th May 2020 This 'English Tourism Week', I discuss the gradual re-opening of schools and shops in June, the 'Coronavirus Community Champions Award' and why I'm linking up... Local News
Herald Column: May 21 21st May 2020 Thank you to all those who have been sending me their nominations for my Coronavirus Community Champion Award. I have received some very impressive entries so... Local News
Weekly look ahead: 19th May 19th May 2020 My weekly video where I discuss the Immigration Bill, Worthing Hospital, the re-opening of schools and more. Local News
Herald Column: May 14 14th May 2020 I have given my take on the Prime Minister’s announcement about the gradual relaxation of lockdown restrictions in my weekly constituency video and on social... Local News
Weekly look ahead: 12th May 12th May 2020 My weekly video where I discuss the updated lockdown guidance, the Agriculture Bill, the introduction of my 'Coronavirus Community Champion Award' and much more... Local News
Letter to the Prime Minister 12th May 2020 I have written a joint letter to the Prime Minister regarding aviation sector support as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic. You can read the attached... Local News
Herald Column: May 7 7th May 2020 This week I was asked by a Southwick primary school pupil a series of questions for a school project. The first question mentioned that her school was having a... Local News
Weekly look ahead: 6th May 6th May 2020 This week I discuss the lockdown, COVID-19 testing centres in Sussex, my reaction to the news from BA and Virgin and details about VE Day. Please visit https:/... Local News
Letter to the Chancellor regarding the Hospitality Industry 5th May 2020 I was one of a group of 85 Conservative MPs who have written to the Chancellor, calling for a new support package for the tourism and hospitality sectors in... Local News