The underestimated value of persistence Wednesday, 29 May, 2024 Over the last 14 years I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have three different perspectives of the greatest challenges we’ve been through. Locally being Gloucester’s MP puts me at the heart of city and county issues: and I’ve had a national perspective especially from the Joint Committee on National Security Strategy. For an international view I’ve been both the PM’s Trade Envoy for almost all this... Articles
What’s new in Gloucester's schools 23rd May 2024 I know the announcement of a General Election dominates the news, but schools matter. A few months ago I wrote to you on improvements seen across Gloucester’s... Articles
What’s happening at GP surgeries? 17th May 2024 What’s happening at GP surgeries? One of the most popular urban myths at the moment is ‘I can’t get to see my GP’: sometimes followed by ‘our NHS is broken’... Local News
What's happening to the Walls Club in Barnwood? 1st May 2024 This is something slightly different: not a big global or national issue but a very specific local one: what’s happening at Gloucester’s Walls Club? The Walls... Articles
A big day for pensioners 10th April 2024 Some residents have said they were surprised there was nothing in the 2024 Budget about pensions. And in one sense they’re right - because the two main... Articles
What’s new and exciting in Gloucester Docks? 5th April 2024 The recent story of Gloucester Docks can so far crudely be divided into three phases: 1: Regeneration of Victorian Warehouses as offices and accommodation... Articles
What's happening with Rwanda? 28th March 2024 I’m sometimes asked why I voted for the Rwanda Bill, or even how could I have done so. So in one sentence: as part of actions to reduce the number of immigrants... Articles
Education - a remarkable success story 7th March 2024 Talking to the Head Teacher and pupils at Field Court Infants, asking Grange Primary pupils to get involved in tree planting and visiting Altus School’s pupils... Articles
Action on Rough Sleeping in Gloucester City Centre 23rd February 2024 Engaging with rough sleepers in Gloucester – this man is no longer sleeping on the streets. Three things I dislike are litter, violence and homelessness. Litter... Local News
What’s New in Dentistry? 16th February 2024 It has been a bad time for anyone trying to see a dentist. The post-pandemic continuation of a huge backlog of dental work and an outdated NHS/dentists contract... Articles