Military parents in receipt of Continuity of Education Allowance invited to Larkhill drop-in this Saturday Monday, 7 October, 2024 I am holding a drop-in event in Larkhill this weekend to hear from military families who will be impacted by Labour's plans to put tax on private school fees. The plans, which are due to come into effect in January 2025, will see private school fees subjected to 20 per cent VAT, with parents shouldering the extra cost. Today I have written to the Minister responsible for independent schools to... Articles
My response to news that Avon Valley Sixth Form will close this year - 10 February, 2021 10th February 2021 Over the past week I have been contacted by a number of Year 12 pupils at Avon Valley College and their parents, who have been shocked by news that the sixth... Articles
Speech: Armed Forces Bill Second Reading - 8 Februrary, 2021 8th February 2021 This evening I delivered a speech in the Armed Forces Bill Second Reading debate. Speeches in Parliament
Newsletter - 8 February, 2021 8th February 2021 The good news continues. On Friday I spoke to our local NHS and council chiefs who confirmed that infection rates continue to decline in all age groups; overall... Articles
Presenting Carmela Chillery-Watson with her Points of Light Award - 4 February, 2021 5th February 2021 Yesterday I was delighted to meet Carmela Chillery-Watson, her mum Lucy and Tinker the dog. It was an honour to hand Carmela her certificate for the Points of... Articles
OPQ: Ministry of Justice - 2 February, 2021 2nd February 2021 This morning, I asked an Oral Parliamentary Question to the Secretary of State for Justice. Articles
Support for Pubs - February, 2021 1st February 2021 Many thanks to those who have contacted me about support for pubs during the pandemic. I share your concern about the future of pubs and the hardship caused by... Articles
My response to the £20 per week uplift in Universal Credit - January 2021 27th January 2021 Many thanks to those who have contacted me about the £20 per week uplift to Universal Credit and Working Tax Credits. As I am sure you are aware, this extra... Articles
My response to Pet Theft - 27 January, 2021 27th January 2021 Many thanks to those who have contacted me about the rise in pet theft I am pleased that this is already a crime under the Theft Act 1968 and the maximum... Articles
Vaccine rollout and guidance for those who have not yet been contacted - 25 January, 2021 25th January 2021 The vaccine rollout is continuing at speed across Wiltshire, and I’m pleased that all GP-led, community-based vaccination sites in Wiltshire have now opened... Articles