What's happening with Rwanda? Thursday, 28 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 arriving in small boats organised illegally by people smugglers. Do we want to sub-contract immigration to small boat smugglers for dangerous journeys across the Channel? But not everyone agrees that single male asylum seekers should be... Articles
Community First - Some new Gloucester projects 5th October 2021 Community First - Some new Gloucester projects On Friday I shared an update on the pledges I made in the 2019 election and progress on them. Here's an update on... Local News
An update on pledges and projects in Gloucester 3rd October 2021 An update on pledges and projects in Gloucester This December is the second anniversary of the 2019 General Election, and so also of pledges I made then for... Local News
Boundary Review 2023 6th September 2021 Dear constituent, Thank you for replying to my recent survey on the first round of the 2023 Boundary Review proposals. You contributed to feedback from over 1... Speeches
History Festival 2021 31st August 2021 The 2021 Gloucester History Festival: 4-19th September Last year should have been an exciting 10th anniversary celebration of the Gloucester History Festival... Local News
Afghanistan Update 24th August 2021 Can I highlight two key aspects of the current situation in Afghanistan: A Home Office hotline for the new Afghan resettlement scheme. If you're in Afghanistan... Local News
Gloucester, the UK and Afghanistan: a quick update 19th August 2021 I’ve received many messages covering different aspects of the fast moving situation in Afghanistan. I have therefore put together one answer in Q&A format which... Westminster News
Response on Merchant Quay cladding 27th July 2021 Thank you for your query about the safety of the cladding at Merchants Quay, my understanding of the situation and how I am standing up for my constituents... Local News
My response to mandatory vaccines in care settings 21st July 2021 Thank you for your round robin contacting me about health and social care workers receiving the Covid-19 vaccine. I understand why you’ve written and the... Opinions
Time to prick the school bubbles - and get back to normal 5th July 2021 Meeting the St James’s school council in the days when such meetings were a staple part of my constituency life. Two visits to schools in the last ten days have... Opinions