Military parents who'll be affected by private school fee VAT 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
Wiltshire hospitals to benefit from £3.6 million in infrastructure funding boost 11th December 2020 I was delighted to hear yesterday that staff, patients and visitors at NHS hospitals across Wiltshire are set to benefit from more than £3.5 million of... Articles
OPQ: The impacts of a bad EU trade deal - 7 December, 2020 7th December 2020 I asked the Cabinet Office Minister to confirm the long-term impact of a bad EU trade deal would be worse than the short-term disruption of no deal. Articles
Newsletter - 5 December, 2020 5th December 2020 There are two reasons a trade agreement with the EU are desirable. First, it would be good for the economy - reducing disruption as we leave the single market... Articles
Article: A new Social covenant 4th December 2020 A piece I wrote for The Family Law Commission on Civil Society: https://civilsocietycommission.org/essay/a-new-social-covenant/ Articles
General Debate: Digital Infrastructure, Connectivity and Accessibility - 3 December, 2020 3rd December 2020 I spoke in the debate on broadband and stressed the need to get better internet coverage for Wiltshire. Articles
Furlong Close decision postponed for consultation with residents 3rd December 2020 Following discussions with Wiltshire Council and the families, HFT have decided to abandon their plans to close Furlong Close next summer, and I pay tribute to... Articles
Motion: Agriculture - 2 December, 2020 2nd December 2020 This afternoon I had an opportunity to raise the concerns of Wiltshire farmers in the House surrounding the Agriculture Bill. Articles
Voting for the new tier system of Coronavirus restrictions 2nd December 2020 Last night I voted with a majority of MPs to introduce the new tier system for England, which places Wiltshire in Tier 2 - with a ban on households mixing in... Articles
Westminster Hall Debate: Hare Coursing - 1 December, 2020 1st December 2020 This morning I took part in a Westminster Hall Debate on illegal Hare Coursing. I have received numerous upsetting emails from constituents regarding this crime... Articles