Update: Universal Credit uplift Thursday, 16 September, 2021 Following the Opposition Debate this week, I just wanted to update constituents on the £20 Universal Credit uplift. The reality is, as has always been the case, this £20 increase was always a temporary measure to support people through the toughest months of the pandemic, which we have now moved beyond. Maintaining this increase for another year would cost £6 billion per year - the equivalent to... Westminster News
My thoughts on our new security partnership with the US and Australia 16th September 2021 As many of you will have seen on the news, the Prime Minister announced yesterday we have a agreed a major, new security partnership with the US and Australia... Westminster News
Covid Winter Plan and vaccines update 15th September 2021 Covid Winter Plan This week, the PM set out our Covid Winter Plan, protecting the gains of our historic vaccine rollout that has allowed life to return to a... Westminster News
Our Plan for Jobs is working - latest figures 15th September 2021 As Employment Minister, I'm really delighted to see the latest figures showing unemployment levels are falling, while job vacancies have hit 1 million, the... Westminster News
NHS launches ground-breaking trial for new blood test for cancer detection 13th September 2021 Improving cancer detection and the speed with which this can be done has never been a more prominent and important issue, particularly due to the NHS backlog as... Speeches in Parliament
Further funding for renewable energy 13th September 2021 I was pleased to see my colleagues in DEFRA kick off this week by announcing we are launching our biggest-ever round of our flagship renewable energy scheme... Westminster News
My Weekly Column for the Mid Sussex Times 10th September 2021 It’s been fantastic to be back in Westminster and I know lots of people will also be returning to the office full time, and this is another really important... Westminster News
Thameslink - East Grinstead to London Bridge Update 10th September 2021 I have been contacted by VERY many constituents and residents of surrounding areas who have been affected by the cancellation of the AM and PM direct service... Local News
Statement: Government's plan for the NHS and Social Care 8th September 2021 In their later years, I personally cared for both of my parents until they sadly passed away. My Dad was unwell for over 25 years after a head injury at work... Westminster News
PM makes update to the House on Afghanistan 7th September 2021 Yesterday, the PM made a statement in the House of Commons on the situation in Afghanistan, setting out our efforts to support veterans of the conflict, ensure... Westminster News
