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
Support for Businesses 5th January 2021 The pandemic has had a profound impact on our businesses. I know from the emails and conversations I have had with constituents that so many have been doing... Local News
Return to National Lockdown 5th January 2021 I am deeply disappointed that we have had to return to a national lockdown. However, I know the decision was not taken lightly. We have seen a rapid rise in... Local News
Brexit deal agreed 24th December 2020 Today's news that a UK and EU post-Brexit trade deal has been agreed comes as a great relief. Brexit has always meant different things to many of us. It has... Westminster News
Oxfordshire to move to Tier 4 on Boxing Day 23rd December 2020 I share my constituents’ disappointment at today’s announcement that Oxfordshire will be moving to Tier 4 restrictions on Boxing Day. However, the infection... Local News
Support over the Christmas period 23rd December 2020 The past year has been difficult for us all, but I know many will be feeling especially lonely this Christmas. We have all had to make changes to our festive... Local News
Christmas Restrictions 21st December 2020 Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Saturday, I understand that many will be unsure about the new Christmas restrictions. Currently, Oxfordshire... Articles
Preparing for the end of the Transition Period 16th December 2020 The UK has left the EU and on 31 December we will leave the Transition Period. Regardless of the outcome of negotiations, the UK will leave the single market... Westminster News
Virtual visit to Banbury Brownies 9th December 2020 On Tuesday 8 December I joined the Banbury Brownies at their weekly meeting. Owing to coronavirus, the Banbury Brownies have continued to meet online every week... Articles
UK Internal Market Bill Update 8th December 2020 I am delighted the Government has now reached an agreement with the EU over the borders checks in Northern Ireland. As a result, Clauses 44, 45, 47 have now... Westminster News