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
School Places 22nd November 2017 I recently met parents from the Future of Adur Schools Teams (FAST) to discuss the lack of school places for Adur children. Following the meeting, I will be... Local News
New Monks Farm Development Update 22nd November 2017 I am very grateful for the over 800 local residents who completed our recent survey on the controversial development proposals for New Monks Farm in Lancing. I... Local News
Budget 2017 22nd November 2017 I very much welcome the Chancellor's Budget announcements, particularly the Stamp Duty reform that will mean 80% of first time buyers not having to pay any... Westminster News
LIBOR fine funding for charities - Budget 2017 22nd November 2017 A further £36 million of banking fines has been committed over the next 3 years to support Armed Forces and Emergency Services charities and other related good... Westminster News
FACT: Animals are sentient 21st November 2017 No, MPs did not vote that animals aren't sentient. A few mischief makers are out on social media claiming Conservatives voted against animals being sentient... Westminster News
Lancing Beach Green Vandalism 21st November 2017 I have been contacted by a number of residents understandably worried about this new spate of vandalism. Last month at least 10 beach huts were vandalised and... Local News
New discount rail card for 26-30 year olds 21st November 2017 I very much welcome the Chancellor's announcement of a new discount rail card for 26-30 year olds, meaning 33% off rail fares, helping to keep the cost of... Westminster News
Rampion announce £4m community fund 17th November 2017 Rampion has announced it is to launch a £4 million Community Fund, which is set to benefit communities across Sussex. There are three component parts of their... Local News
Tim Loughton MP for East Worthing and Shoreham calls for early intervention for eating disorders 16th November 2017 Tim Loughton MP for East Worthing and Shoreham called for early intervention for eating disorders while supporting the publication of the UK eating disorder... Westminster News