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
Alzheimer’s Society: #FixDementiaCare. 31st January 2018 I can assure you that dementia is a priority for the Government. In 2015, the Challenge on Dementia 2020 was launched and I know that the Government remains... Westminster News
UK Southern Book Show 31st January 2018 I'd like to make you aware of an important new book show taking place in Worthing on March 4th. The UK Southern Book Show is the first major book show to be... Local News
Yellowhammer species champion 30th January 2018 I was delighted to be appointed Yellowhammer species champion by RSPB. My new role involves working with local residents, in particular our farming community... Westminster News
Grove Lodge Roundabout 30th January 2018 I paid a visit to the Grove Lodge Roundabout with local councillor, Louise Murphy, who has been reporting the potholes on local roads, but has been increasingly... Local News
Warm Home Discount – still open for applications 29th January 2018 You may still be eligible for Warm Home Discount for this winter , so should apply as soon as possible. The Warm Home Discount is a scheme which allows those... Reports
Child Funeral Fund letter to the Prime Minister 29th January 2018 Along with hundreds of parliamentary colleagues from around the House of Commons, I signed a letter to the Prime Minster, which you can see attached below... Westminster News
Equal Civil Partnership event in Parliament 29th January 2018 I was delighted to welcome to Parliament couples and campaigners supporting my Private Member’s Bill to create equal civil partnerships. This is a core part of... Westminster News
Re-dedication of Lancing British Legion 28th January 2018 I was also pleased to attend a service at St James the Less in North Lancing to mark the Laying up and Dedication of the British Legion Standards for Lancing... Local News
Holocaust Remembrance 2018 27th January 2018 On Saturday I attended a very moving Holocaust Remembrance service round the Holocaust tree in Beach House Park and it was good to see the spirited readings... Local News