Dissolution Update Wednesday, 29 May, 2024 At midnight tonight, Parliament will be dissolved. From that point, there will no longer be any MPs until after the General Election which will take place on 4 July. While Parliament may not be sitting, my office can deal with urgent casework enquiries only via the usual channels. As many will know, the upcoming General Election will be fought on new constituency boundaries which will see Bicester... Local News
Easington Football Club 23rd April 2024 I had a great time visiting Easington Sports FC in Banbury recently, where I met Board members Richard, Jamie and Michael. Easington is a much-loved and... Articles
Banbury Samaritans 22nd April 2024 I had a really insightful meeting with the team at Banbury Samaritans last week. Manager Hannah Swirsky and her team provide safe, around the clock support for... Articles
Katharine House Hospice 18th April 2024 I was pleased to visit Katharine House Hospice in Adderbury last week where I met CEO Emma Radley and Chair of the Board Sir Tim Jenner. Katharine House has... Articles
Tobacco and Vapes Bill 17th April 2024 I was pleased to support the Tobacco and Vapes Bill in Parliament last night. The Prime Minister feels strongly about the importance of public health and... Articles
Horton Hospital Facilities Visit 16th April 2024 I had a useful meeting with the new Chief Estates and Facilities Officer Mark Holloway at the Horton to discuss what is being to modernise the hospital’s site... Articles
Reducing the Risk of Domestic Abuse 15th April 2024 I had a thought-provoking meeting with the team at Reducing the Risk of Domestic Abuse last week. Domestic abuse is a very real issue that has devastating... Articles
Rural Crime Forum 12th April 2024 My Rural Crime Forum was a great success! We heard from our Police & Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber about all of the work he has been doing locally and what... Articles
Horton Midwifery-led Unit 9th April 2024 The recent CQC report into maternity services at the Horton raised some serious issues, so it was good to meet the Chief Executive of the Trust Meghana Pandit... Articles
Banbury Station 7th April 2024 It was good to meet senior management from Chiltern Railways at Banbury Station last month. Chiltern have big plans for the station and are currently... Articles