Newsletter 25.03.2024 Monday, 25 March, 2024 Dear Constituent, We’ve been working hard to secure the investment our communities need. That’s why this week I am delighted that we have seen new investment confirmed to roll-out more electric vehicle chargepoints and to improve our local pools and leisure centres. But we know there is a lot more to do - particularly for our rural communities. That’s why this week I’ve spent time looking at local... Newsletters
Welcoming vital new funding to protect local services 16th February 2024 Our local Councils deliver some vital services we all rely on. That’s why I’m delighted that the Government has announced an extra £77m of funding for our local... Local News
Writing to the Secretary of State about the future of Ickleford Equestrian Centre 16th February 2024 So many people in Ickleford have told me about the important community value that the Ickleford Equestrian Centre had. With the Council planning to sell the... Local News
Continuing my push for a new GP surgery to serve our villages 16th February 2024 Delivering a new GP surgery to serve our villages is something that you’ve told me is a top priority. As part of our efforts to bring down local GP waiting... Local News
Congratulating Manland School on ranking in the top 1% for phonics 16th February 2024 This week I was delighted to learn that Manland School in Harpenden has ranked in the top 1% of primary schools for phonics, after 100% of their pupils passed... Local News
Back the Red Lion in Preston to be the East of England’s Pub of the Year! 15th February 2024 We all know that the Red Lion in Preston is a fantastic pub - and the Countryside Alliance agrees. That's why they are nominated to be Pub of the Year. Give... Local News
Welcoming the Government’s decision to ban disposable vapes 14th February 2024 Disposable vapes have driven an alarming rise in children vaping. That's why I am proud to support the Government's decision to ban disposable vapes in the UK -... Local News
Discussing what the new Pharmacy First policy will do to tackle waiting lists 14th February 2024 Pharmacy First is a fantastic initiative - allowing pharmacists to do more and helping to cut waiting lists by reducing pressure on GPs. Find out more about... Local News
Newsletter 12.02.2024 12th February 2024 Dear Constituent, National Apprenticeship Week was a great opportunity to take stock of the progress we’re making on creating new apprenticeships in Hitchin &... Newsletters
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