National Lockdown: Stay at Home 4th January 2021 The Prime Minister set out the new national lockdown earlier this evening. I have shared the section of his address setting out the key reasons for this and... Local News
Staffordshire Moving into Tier 4 30th December 2020 This is clearly very unwelcome news and makes today a day of mixed emotions, given the superb news about the vaccine. Unfortunately the rapid spread of the new... Local News
Free School Meals Vote - 21 October 22nd October 2020 I have received a number of emails and Facebook comments regarding the vote on 21st October regarding Free School Meals. Those that have been personally abusive... Westminster News
Trade Bill - New Clause 17 22nd July 2020 New Clause 17 of the Trade Bill was one of more than 50 amendments that were put forward to the Bill for potential consideration on Monday. Unfortunately, the... Westminster News
THE WEEK IN WESTMINSTER #14 12th July 2020 Last week began with the passing of the Domestic Abuse Bill on Monday; a historic piece of legislation that strengthens protections for victims of domestic... Local News
THE WEEK IN WESTMINSTER #12 20th June 2020 Parliament is still an odd place to be at the moment, with so few staff and visitors, and social distancing measures around the estate as well as in the Chamber... Local News
THE WEEK IN WESTMINSTER #11 14th June 2020 I was busy last week both in and out of the House of Commons Chamber. In the Chamber, I spoke in both the Counter Terrorism and Sentencing Bill (see previous... Local News
THE WEEK IN WESTMINSTER #10 7th June 2020 Post #9 in this series was back on the 15th March, which I must confess seems half a lifetime ago. Since that date my team and I have created nearly 2000 cases... Local News
Certificate for Children 1st June 2020 I'm delighted to have been able to work with the local NHS Trust and Newcastle-under-Lyme police to produce this certificate for families to give to children... Local News