Taking over from Ken Clarke meant I had some big shoes to fill (although, contrary to some rumours, not Hush Puppies). I have found his friendship and experience invaluable over the years. And I'm honoured that he has endorsed me to be re…
I've been in Tollerton today listening to residents, many of whom have raised concerns about the plans for Tollerton airport. As you may know, an application has been submitted to close the airport and build a housing estate. I'll be…
My last question of this parliament! I'm working with Cotgrave Football Club (Cotgrave FC Seniors | Cotgrave FC Youth) to try and secure funding for a 4G all-weather pitch. Today, I asked the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport…
Two weeks ago, The Ministry of Defence experienced a cyber attack which compromised the personal data of MOD personnel. This event brings our digital national security to centre stage and reminds us that, in many ways, the new frontline is…
Inflation has fallen yet again. It is now at 2.3%, close to where it should be. This means that price rises are slowing. I know how tough the last few years have been for people, but taken with the recent fall in the energy price cap, and…
72 organisations are now part of Rushciffe's J9 Safe Spaces network, to help survivors of domestic abuse. I am helping to build this network across Rushcliffe with Nicola Brindley MBE. To ensure if needed everyone has a J9 Safe Space near…
I was delighted to visit the British Geological Survey in Keyworth on Friday to find out about the EMStor initiative. Hydrogen will play a crucial role in the UK’s future energy system, and the EMStor project is looking at potential sites…
Last week, I visited Normanton-on-Soar to meet with local Councillor Matt Barney, Dave Smith from the Parish Council, and Via/Nottinghamshire County Council.
I’m really grateful to Gwynneth for inviting me to Rushcliffe’s Dementia and Carer’s marketplace at Rushcliffe Arena yesterday. It was great to see so many people using their passions and knowledge to support people living with dementia in…
Yesterday in Parliament we debated amendments to the Criminal Justice Bill. I asked the Safeguarding Minister about amendments I was supporting on spiking. Spiking is now being made a criminal offence and it's really important that we get…
Do you work in a local shop, pub, GP practice, school, nursery, sports club or any other public facing organisation? If so read on....we are rolling out a network of J9 Safe Spaces across Rushcliffe, where survivors of domestic abuse can…
It was great last week to visit Mansfield recycling centre which takes our blue bin waste from Rushcliffe. I spoke to the team there about the Government’s simpler recycling scheme, as well as the logistics around moving towards kerbside…
Great to get out and about to a local farm yesterday to discuss the wider agricultural sector, and see first hand, the opportunities and challenges that businesses in the sector are experiencing.
It's great to see the Notts Gymnastics Academy firing on all cylinders again after last autumn's floods. The flooded pits have been re-tanked and are now filled with foam again. New drainage has also been installed around the building.…
Out speaking to residents in Barton in Fabis yesterday where residents are worried about a gravel quarry being developed next to the village. I’ve been working with them for years to stop this and so far we’ve managed it but there’s still…
Cheese ! It was great to be able to visit Cropwell Bishop Creamery today, along with Farming Minister, Mark Spencer, and Director General at Provision Trade Federation, Rod Addy.
Last week, I spoke at a public meeting in Barton-in-Fabis about the newest planning application for a proposed gravel extraction site next to the village.
Earlier this week, I went to the Mental Health Foundation’s event in Parliament to see their “building blocks” for good mental health. These include connection, good jobs and accessible exercise.
We'll make a Red's fan of @rishisunakmp yet! Great to see the Prime Minister and our fantastic mayoral candidate @benbradleymp at the City Ground this morning for the launch of @officialnffc Vision for Sport in Nottinghamshire.
Today, I've met with the Community Security Trust and the Jewish Leadership Council to learn more about what the Security Trust do to protect Jewish communities and to discuss the alarming report published by the CST last week. The report…
A fantastic announcement yesterday that the Government is continuing to support small business with a package designed to provide 20,000 extra apprenticeships across the UK.
Out meeting residents in #Cotgrave this morning hearing about the issues that matter to them. One thing that was brought up was poor road surfaces and how with Ben Bradley for East Midlands Mayor we can secure even more funding for road…
I've been speaking to the Secretary of State for Transport to push forward our campaign for more trains to stop at Radcliffe on Trent Station and to make the case to upgrade Junction 24 on the M1 so that we've got the infrastructure we…
Yesterday I got to learn more about the new Pharmacy First service that is open to people across Rushcliffe by experiencing how the service works and speaking with pharmacists in Parliament about how the conditions would be treated in a…