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
Debate on Rough Sleeping 7th February 2019 My full speech from the debate in Westminster Hall this afternoon on rough sleeping - very proud to be able to talk about the scheme we have in Worthing... ArticlesLocal NewsSpeechesSpeeches in ParliamentWestminster News
Herald Column February 7th 2019 7th February 2019 Over the last 10 years or so Shoreham has gradually been transformed and is now at risk of becoming a victim of its own success as more people look to move into... ArticlesLocal NewsWestminster News
Weekly look ahead: 4th February 4th February 2019 My weekly look ahead from a wet and gloomy Shoreham. Refreshingly Brexit-light this week – but equally important subjects to be addressed including the Pond... ArticlesLocal NewsWestminster News
Herald Column January 31st 2019 31st January 2019 Thank you to the many residents who have been responding to my ‘week ahead’ podcasts which I have been publishing on my Facebook page at the beginning of each... ArticlesLocal NewsWestminster News
Sustainability of maintained nursery schools debate 31st January 2019 Very pleased to contribute to this debate - especially in support of the excellent Boundstone Nursery School in Lancing. Find my full speech HERE Local NewsWestminster News
Action for Children drop-in session 31st January 2019 Attended a fantastic drop in about ‘The Blues Programme’ run by Action for Children. ‘The Blues Programme’ is an evidence-based course run in schools around the... ArticlesWestminster News
Universal Credit - January Update 30th January 2019 From outside the Crown House Benefits Office and Jobcentre in Worthing, an update on the much-discussed Universal Credit and how it’s working for our residents... ArticlesLocal NewsWestminster News
Help for Heroes donation 29th January 2019 Following on from the incredibly entertaining Sussex Bangladeshi Caterers Association ‘Chef of the Year’ Award Ceremony and Gala Dinner last November, I am... ArticlesLocal News
Weekly look ahead: January 28th 28th January 2019 From a very moving and windy Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony, I set out what this week ahead looks like - Brexit events, developments with the Home Affairs... ArticlesLocal NewsWestminster News