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
Meeting constituents at the Rare Disease Day event in Parliament 29th February 2024 Over 3.5 million people in the UK are living with a rare disease. On Rare Disease Day I met with Kym and Karen from our constituency at an event in Parliament... Westminster News
Hosting constituents for my latest tour of Parliament 29th February 2024 Hosting constituents for tours of Parliament is always one of the highlights of my week. On Thursday it was great to welcome another group of you to Parliament... Westminster News
Taking questions from MPs at the Treasury Select Committee 28th February 2024 Select Committees do some vital work in holding Ministers to account. On Wednesday I appeared before the Treasury Select Committee to take questions from fellow... Westminster News
Launching the Next Generation Centre at the ASI – looking at policies for young people 28th February 2024 Getting the right policies for younger people is so important. This is something I’ve been working on for a long time and it was great to help launch the Next... Westminster News
Speaking at the ABI Annual Conference 27th February 2024 Insurance is a big employer in Hitchin, Harpenden and the villages. On Tuesday I was very pleased to be invited to speak at the Association of British Insurers’... Westminster News
Joining the Open Finance Coalition Showcase for the launch of a report 27th February 2024 This week I was thrilled to join CFIT at the Open Finance Coalition Showcase for the launch of their report on Open Finance. It was good to speak with thought... Westminster News
Guiding legislation on the Bank of England through Committee 27th February 2024 One of the crucial parts of my Ministerial role is to guide secondary legislation through Delegated Legislation Committees. This week I appeared in another... Westminster News
Visiting a Banking Hub in Cumbria 26th February 2024 More than 100 banking hubs have been announced UK-wide, with 35 already open - and on Monday I visited one in Cumbria. These are fantastic, offering shared... Westminster News
Newsletter 26.02.2024 26th February 2024 Dear Constituent, Farming is a vital employer in Hitchin, Harpenden and the villages. That’s why the support the Government has announced this week will be so... Newsletters