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
Baby Loss Awareness Week 2022 15th October 2022 This week we have been marking Baby Loss Awareness Week, our annual opportunity to reflect, remember and raise the profile of an issue which is very important... Articles
Glory Farm Primary School 14th October 2022 It is always a pleasure visiting Glory Farm Primary School in Bicester. It was good to catch-up with Headteacher Jane MacLachlan and the senior leadership team... Articles
Banbury Business Breakfast Club 6th October 2022 I was pleased to attend a meeting of the Banbury Business Breakfast Club today. Over 30 local business individuals were present from across the town. It was... Local News
Arrival Bicester Microfactory 6th October 2022 I enjoyed an exciting visit to British electric vehicle manufacturer Arrival's Bicester Microfactory last week. It was great to tour the state-of-the-art... Local News
Smiths Bletchington’s Dewars Farm Quarry 30th September 2022 I enjoyed a fascinating visit to Smiths Bletchington’s Dewars Farm Quarry in Ardley. I was very interested to tour this limestone quarry, as well as seeing... Local News
Banbury Job Centre 26th September 2022 Delighted that my first official visit as the new Minister of State at the Department for Work and Pensions was to our very own job centre in Banbury. It was... Articles
Cost of Living Support 26th September 2022 Recent global events have left families facing increasing costs. Rising food, energy and fuel prices are affecting everybody, but hitting low-income families... Articles
The Growth Plan 2022 23rd September 2022 This morning, the Chancellor announced The Growth Plan. This sets out the Government’s new approach to ease the cost of living, tackle the energy crisis and... Westminster News
Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 9th September 2022 We are all deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty The Queen. The Queen has been a constant presence in all our lives. She was the longest-serving monarch... Articles