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
Remembrance Sunday 2023 12th November 2023 A moving remembrance service at The Cenotaph this morning. I was honoured to represent my constituents across north Oxfordshire on this important day of... Articles
Cherwell Democracy Challenge 2023 10th November 2023 I enjoyed hosting my annual Cherwell Democracy Challenge at Bodicote House today, as part of UK Parliament week. It was great to have students from The Bicester... Articles
Heritage Skills Academy 8th November 2023 I enjoyed a fascinating visit to the Heritage Skills Academy in Bicester recently. Managing Director John Pitchforth founded the academy in 2015 in response to... Articles
State Opening of Parliament 2023 7th November 2023 It was a privilege to listen to His Majesty deliver his first King’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament today. Written by the Government, the speech is... Articles
Banbury Royal Mail Delivery Office 7th November 2023 Some constituents have written to me over recent months to tell me they are concerned with the unpredictability of mail deliveries to their addresses. Having... Articles
Graven Hill Primary School 6th November 2023 Brilliant to kick-off UK Parliament Week at the recently opened Graven Hill Primary School this morning. It was great to hear from headteacher Matthew Green and... Articles
Train Station Ticket Offices 1st November 2023 I know many constituents were concerned by train operators’ proposals to close train station ticket offices. Ministers were clear that this summer’s public... Articles
NHS Dentistry 30th October 2023 I am very aware of the challenges NHS dentistry is facing in our area and across the country more generally. Having heard from a number of constituents who have... Articles
Little Sparrows Childcare 25th October 2023 I enjoyed visiting the brilliant Little Sparrows Childcare in Banbury earlier this month. I had a really positive conversation about childcare policy with owner... Articles
