The headlines are dominated by leadership news and it is clear that first on any new PM’s agenda must be to deliver Brexit so we can move forward and invest in the opportunities of a post-Brexit global Britain.
As the Prime Minister sees out her final few days in office, I have been reflecting on the honour it has been to serve this wonderful country under the dignified and committed leadership of Theresa May.
It has been another very busy year in Westminster and locally, with some significant challenges and great successes. In this downtime between the Christmas festivities and the start of the New Year, I thought I would take the opportunity to look at some of the highlights of the last year.
It has been some of the busiest and most turbulent weeks I have ever known in politics, as we try to find a way forward on delivering the Brexit which people voted for in a way that is in the national interest.
Whilst Brexit debates continue, we can’t forget the other pressing issues we face, especially how to best help those who need extra help, particularly in the run up to Christmas. Although it has been a mild winter so far, the issue of fuel poverty is still with us. We are making good progress tac
As we approach the end of the year the action is hotting up in Westminster with lots of uncertainty every day. Although my view is that we are getting closer to having the House of Commons support the PM’s “Deal” and thereby avoid either crashing out without a Brexit deal, or a second Referendum
This weekend I was delighted to join hundreds of veterans, serving members of our Armed Forces, their families and those who wanted to pay their respects at events throughout the Constituency to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War and remember all those who have sacrificed their l