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
Business Question: In support of the Great West Way tourist route through Wiltshire - 19 November, 2020 19th November 2020 I asked Jacob Rees-Mogg, the Leader of the Commons, to support the Great West Way - the tourist trail through Wiltshire - which also takes in Somerset, Jacob's... Articles
Urgent Question: Housing, Communities and Local Government, Towns Fund - 18 November, 2020 18th November 2020 This afternoon I asked an urgent question on the Towns Fund. Articles
Newsletter - 15 November, 2020 15th November 2020 It’s a shame the media has led on the Tudor-like intrigues in No 10 this week, rather than on the real news that affects the country: the slowing infection rate... Articles
Second lockdown: Closure of golf clubs, tennis courts, outdoor sports facilities and gyms 12th November 2020 Since the second lockdown was announced I have received a number of emails from constituents concerned about the reclosure of gyms, leisure centres, outdoor... Articles
Speech: The effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on refugee communities - 12 November, 2020 12th November 2020 Today I spoke on the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on refugee communities. Speeches in Parliament
Parliamentary parade for British troops involved in the Covid19 response - 11 November, 2020 11th November 2020 My call for a Parliamentary parade for British troops involved in the Covid19 response. Articles
Newsletter - 8 November, 2020 8th November 2020 At Tidworth’s Remembrance Day ceremony a year ago a thousand people filled the grass around the memorial. Today perhaps two dozen people, in small family groups... Articles
Urgent Question: Health and Social Care - 5 November, 2020 5th November 2020 This morning, I asked the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care a question about assisted suicide. Articles
Invitation to public meetings to discuss new lockdown measures - Tuesday 3 November 2nd November 2020 As I explained in this post on Saturday, I deeply regret the imposition of a new lockdown that covers Wiltshire. I accept that infections are rising sharply in... Articles