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
Speech: Opposition day vote on Free School Meals 21st October 2020 Today I gave a speech on Free School Meals. Speeches in Parliament
Speech: Support for children and families during the covid-19 outbreak - 20th October, 2020 20th October 2020 I opened the debate on support for families during the Covid-19 pandemic in Westminster Hall this morning. Speeches in Parliament
Newsletter - 17 October, 2020 17th October 2020 The way it works in Commons debates is you ‘put in’ to speak in advance, and if you’re chosen you appear on a ‘call list’ in numbered order. So when I was... Articles
Speech: Ministry of Defence Evictions - 15th October, 2020 15th October 2020 I made a short speech on behalf of the 100 Wiltshire families who have received Notices to Quit their MOD homes. The Minister gave a helpful response which you... Speeches in Parliament
Planning White Paper - October, 2020 14th October 2020 Many thanks to those who have contacted me about the Planning White Paper. At the heart of planning are the homes we live in, the schools our children go to and... Articles
My response to emails about the Agriculture Bill - October 2020 14th October 2020 I have had a number of emails supporting amendments to the Agriculture Bill, which the Commons debated on Monday evening. I voted with the Government against... Articles
We need a national mission to fix public health and adult education: My piece for The Times - 14 October, 2020 14th October 2020 My piece for The Times Red Box: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/we-need-a-national-mission-to-fix-pu… Articles
Speech: Public Health Debate - 13 October, 2020 14th October 2020 Yesterday, I spoke in the Public Health debate. I recognise the challenge ministers have in striking a balance between clarity of message and flexibility around... Speeches in Parliament