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
Meeting with the new East West Rail CEO 29th June 2022 It was good to have an introductory call with the new CEO of the East West Rail Company, Beth West, on Monday. I wrote to Beth shortly after she took up her... Articles
Farmers Meeting in Horley 22nd June 2022 I really enjoyed sitting down with local farmers in Horley on Friday. I was pleased to be able to discuss our Food Strategy, launched last week, which aims to... Local News
Passport Office Update 20th June 2022 I would like to reassure constituents that work is underway to tackle the backlog at Her Majesty's Passport Office. An unprecedented 9.5 million passport... Articles
13th Fringford Beer and Cider Festival 18th June 2022 I was delighted to see the Fringford Beer and Cider Festival return following a two-year hiatus. There was such a great selection of locally sourced drinks to... Local News
Homeownership 15th June 2022 With wages not having risen at the same rate as house prices in recent years, I know that many are left feeling that home ownership is beyond their grasp. Just... Articles
Food Strategy 13th June 2022 Today, I was proud to launch our first ever food strategy. This will boost food production, back British farmers, promote local produce and create jobs. The... Articles
DVLA Update 11th June 2022 I know from correspondence with constituents that many are frustrated by delays at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). As with all public services... Articles
Statement on Vote of Confidence in the Prime Minister 7th June 2022 Last night, I voted for the Prime Minister in the vote of confidence. Now that we have the result, it is time to focus our efforts on delivering on what we were... Westminster News
Platinum Jubilee 6th June 2022 Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee gave us so much to celebrate. It truly was a magical spectacle which showcased the very best of North Oxfordshire. I... Local News
