In January EYE (Eco, Young, Engaged) Project students from schools across Chichester, Worthing and Adur attended a Q&A session with the CEO of Southern Water, Lawrence Gosden. The students asked pressing questions about sewage overflows, micro plastics, and smart metres.
Like many of my Parliamentary colleagues across the House, I am appalled by the treatment of the sub-postmasters who were accused of theft based on flawed evidence from the Horizon IT system.
Another year, another set of driving conditions locally. The freezing weather after so much rain has raised the threat of remaining surface water turning to ice.
As the House closes today for recess, it is highly important that I respond to constituent's concerns about a less than satisfactory postal service around Adur and Worthing in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
Here I present my personal as well as the Government's achievements for the year of 2023. Many thanks are owed to my constituents for their time, patience and support and I look forward to the challenges of the coming year.
My efforts to clamp down on inconsiderate roadworks received a tremendous boost last week when the Prime Minister backed my campaign when I raised the issue with him at Prime Minister’s Question Time.
On Tuesday I supported the Government in delivering the first stage of the Rwanda immigration bill to the House of Commons. With a 44 majority, I am pleased that I supported my colleagues to begin the first phase of immigration control.
Just occasionally the Government gets it wrong, and I find it necessary not to follow the helpful advice provided by the Whips. Last Monday was one such occasion when debating the Victims and Prisoners Bill.
