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
Shoreham Horticultural Society Summer Show 2018 4th August 2018 Given the lack of rain it was incredible that there were any entries at all at the Shoreham Horticultural Society Summer Show last week. But as usual the... Local News
Herald column August 2nd 2018 2nd August 2018 There was a great example of ‘Fake News’ just before Parliament broke for the summer recess last week, and I became part of it in my column last week. Having... Articles
Israel/Palestine Discussion 27th July 2018 Following my trip to Israel and Palestine, I am very keen to hold a discussion event with my constituents to understand their views on the matter, as I know it... Opinions
In search of Yellowhammers 27th July 2018 It is always a pleasure to visit the beautiful South Downs Way. I teamed up with Alan Johnson from the RSPB to go in search of Yellowhammers as I have been made... Local News
Israel/Palestine public meeting 27th July 2018 Thank you to all those who came along to my discussion at the Shoreham Methodist Church about the Israel/Palestine situation. It was a very well attended... Local News
Herald column July 26th 2018 26th July 2018 I am pleased to say that my Private Members Bill to extend civil partnerships, give greater protections against stillbirths and add the names of mothers on... Articles
Teachers' Pay Review 24th July 2018 I welcome the announcement that teachers will be receiving a very well deserved pay rise. I raised with the Chief Secretary to the Treasury concerns from West... Westminster News
Blessing a new vineyard 22nd July 2018 The hot weather goes on and on and what better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than joining a group of Shoreham residents, Canon Ann Waizeneker and some musical... Local News
Shoreham pupils report on GTR chaos 20th July 2018 I am always happy to take students from local schools on for work experience in my Westminster office to have a glimpse into the life of an MP and the inner... Local News