Strengthening Safeguards Against Foreign Influence in UK Political Donations Thursday, 16 January, 2025 In my role as a member of the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission, I was recently asked to answer questions in the House of Commons on behalf of the Commission. One question focused on the potential merits of banning foreign donations to UK political parties. I explained that while Parliament explicitly intended to prohibit foreign donations when the Political Finance regime was... Speeches in Parliament
My thoughts on the Government's decision to charge VAT on private school fees 10th January 2025 In wishing everyone a Happy New Year, I am very conscious that the start of the year has been far from happy for some. Many in our area have been affected by... Articles
Urgent Question: British Indian Ocean Territory | Sovereignty 7th January 2025 My question to Minister Stephen Doughty regarding the sovereignty negotiations over the Chagos Islands and legal risks involved. Speeches in Parliament
Abbey Fields Swimming Pool 6th January 2025 I recently visited the site of the new Abbey Fields Swimming Pool and Castle Farm Leisure Centre development. I met Programme Manager, Paddy Herlihy and Deputy... Local News
Alzheimer's Research UK #ForACure Event 21st December 2024 Recently I attended the Alzheimer's Research UK event in Westminster to discuss how we can tackle dementia together. Almost 1 million people in the UK are... Articles
Meeting with Farmers in Lower Tysoe 20th December 2024 I met a group of farmers and their families in Lower Tysoe, to discuss the impact of the Government’s proposed Inheritance Tax changes on family farms. As I... Articles
Farm Tax Changes 13th December 2024 As our thoughts may be turning to the food we will be offering family and friends over the festive season, it is worth sparing a thought for those who will be... Articles
Kenilworth Town Council’s Shop Window Competition 2024 12th December 2024 It was a pleasure to be involved in the judging process for this year’s Kenilworth Town Council’s Shop Window Competition. Thank you to everyone who entered! Local News
Small Business Saturday 7th December 2024 Today marks Small Business Saturday. To find a small business to support near you, please visit: https://smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com/small-business-finder. Local News
Kenilworth Light Switch-On at Abbey End 2nd December 2024 Last night was the Kenilworth Light Switch-On at Abbey End. I was happy to assist Santa and the Kenilworth Town Mayor in one of Kenilworth’s Christmas... Articles
