This week in Westminster…Pensions up, taxes cut Monday, 8 April, 2024 Big fiscal events, like the Budget and the Autumn Statement, can often feel very grand and abstract. Amid the numerous big announcements that the Chancellor makes from the despatch box - and in amongst hundreds of new measures, regulations, and spending adjustments found in the fine-print -, it's easy to lose sight of which changes will actually have an impact on the day-to-day lives of people in... Opinions
Welcoming the Conservative Party Chairman to Hitchin 14th March 2024 Making sure our voice is heard in Westminster is a big part of my job. On Thursday I was delighted to welcome Conservative Party Chairman Richard Holden to... Local News
Closing the Budget debate in Parliament 12th March 2024 The Budget delivers for people in our communities - with tax cuts delivering £1,250 extra for the average full-time earner in our constituency next year. On... Westminster News
Newsletter 11.03.2024 11th March 2024 Dear Constituent, As a Treasury Minister, I’ve spent the last few months working on our plan to deliver for you. This is a long term plan - and the Chancellor... Newsletters
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
Knocking on doors with my team to hear your views 9th March 2024 As a Member of Parliament I’ve always tried to make it as easy as possible for you to share your views with me. Part of that is about trying to get out and... Local News
Listening to female leaders in business and finance in Downing Street on International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 I want to ensure that we all have the opportunity to invest money and build wealth. That is why to mark International Women's Day, I convened a roundtable to... Westminster News
Meeting residents on Bedford Road in Hitchin to discuss Council’s bus lane plans 8th March 2024 Residents in Bedford Road in Hitchin have contacted me about their concerns over plans for a new bus lane. On Friday I popped in to meet with them and hear... Local News
Responding to St. Albans Council being sanctioned on planning 8th March 2024 St. Albans Council’s Lib Dem administration continues to let local residents down. Following the latest delays to their Local Plan, this week the Council’s... Local News
Joining businesses and North Herts Council to discuss Churchgate 8th March 2024 Churchgate is a key part of Hitchin’s Town Centre and I’ve been working with retailers at Churchgate to help them to make it an even better place to shop and... Local News