My position on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Friday, 29 November, 2024 Although legislators rarely have easy decisions to make, I have found this week’s vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill (often called the Assisted Dying Bill) one of the hardest to cast in nearly 20 years of being a Member of Parliament. I think that Kim Leadbeater MP (the promoter of the Bill) and those who have worked with her have made a sensible decision to limit the Bill’s... Articles
Thank a Teacher Day 2020 20th May 2020 Today is 'Thank a Teacher Day’ and I would like to pay tribute to teachers across Kenilworth & Southam who work hard to give all our children the start they... Articles
Infection Control Fund 19th May 2020 The government has announced a £600m Infection Control Fund, launched to reduce the transmission of coronavirus in care homes. For Warwickshire this means over... Articles
Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 18th May 2020 Today marks the launch of Mental Health Awareness Week, the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health, with this year’s theme focusing on the power... Articles
Business Guidance 15th May 2020 The government has released new guidance for businesses on how to make workplaces as safe as possible. This was developed in consultation with 250 businesses... Articles
VE Day Reflections 14th May 2020 Last Friday’s VE Day celebrations were more muted and far less expansive than planned, but I want to thank our Town Councils, community groups and the Royal... Articles
Business Networking Session 14th May 2020 Last Thursday, I attended a virtual networking session for businesses across Warwickshire so I could hear first hand about issues of concern and understand how... Articles
Income Support Scheme 13th May 2020 The Self Employment scheme online service is available from today. If you’re eligible, you will be told the date you can make your claim from. If your claim is... Articles
Extension to the Furlough Scheme 12th May 2020 The Chancellor has extended the furlough scheme until October, in addition there will be added flexibility added to the scheme from August, allowing for part... Articles
International Nurses Day 2020 12th May 2020 I want to wish all Nurses a Happy International Nurses Day. In these times we are reminded of how vital they are to the Health Service and of the invaluable... Articles