This week in Westminster…Boosting apprenticeships and backing small businesses 25th March 2024 As we know, the economy isn't just about big, abstract numbers and international competitiveness - small businesses and working people feel changes in our... Opinions
This week in Westminster…Investing in sewage infrastructure 18th March 2024 Of all the things that make me proud to represent Hitchin & Harpenden, one of the most significant is our beautiful natural environment, including our rare... Opinions
This week in Westminster…A Budget that delivers for people in Hitchin, Harpenden & the villages 11th March 2024 As the old saying goes, all politics is local. In amongst the excitement around budget week here in Westminster, it's important to remember that the measures... Opinions
This week in Westminster…Delivering more housing in our cities 19th February 2024 It goes without saying that housing is one of the most important - and, at times, emotive - issues in British politics today. As ever, it is critical that we... Opinions
This week in Westminster…Helping people with the cost of living 12th February 2024 While my job as Economic Secretary to the Treasury often involves focusing on granular areas of financial services policy, I also know that it's more important... Opinions
This week in Westminster…Cutting waiting lists with the new Pharmacy First plan 5th February 2024 Last year, the Prime Minister made cutting NHS waiting lists one of his top priorities for the country – and in Hitchin, Harpenden and the villages cutting... Opinions
This week in Westminster…New package of Local Government funding to boost local services 29th January 2024 At times, it can be difficult to understand how events in Westminster impact people day-to-day in Hitchin & Harpenden - the high drama and grand visions of... Opinions
This week in Westminster…How we're tackling inflation 22nd January 2024 This week, inflation once again hit the headlines. As a result of the global economic shocks caused by Covid-19 and Putin's War in Ukraine, both of which caused... Opinions
This week in Westminster…Putting money back into your pocket by cutting National Insurance 8th January 2024 As Economic Secretary to the Treasury, many aspects of my brief deal with complex areas of our economy, like financial services regulation, insurance, and... Opinions