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
Advice regarding Exam Results Summer 2020 13th August 2020 I'd like to offer my congratulations to all students collecting their results today. It's been a challenging and unusual year but I hope today will be a day to... Articles
Animal Cruelty Sentencing - July 2020 30th July 2020 Many thanks to those who have contacted me about animal cruelty sentencing. We must ensure that those who abuse animals are met with the full force of the law... Articles
Weekly update (29 July 2020) 29th July 2020 I have spent the last fortnight writing my report on communities for the PM; I handed it in on Friday and very much hope he and the Government like it. I set... Articles
Supporting the Devizes Shop Indie campaign 29th July 2020 Throughout lockdown, the government has provided support to businesses of all sizes to keep them going, as many closed or could not operate at their previous... Articles
Buying face masks and supporting a local hospital 29th July 2020 Walking through Devizes on Monday I was encouraged to see so many following the new rules about wearing a mask while in shops - with many going further and... Articles
Broadband speeds in the constituency and how to improve them 29th July 2020 This year has seen many people needing to work and study from home and, as we have adjusted to communicating virtually all day, the internet has never been more... Articles
Brexit Transition Period - July 2020 23rd July 2020 Many thanks to those who have contacted me about the Brexit transition period. In a written statement to the House of Commons, Michael Gove MP, Chancellor of... Articles
My response to campaigns regarding the Trade Bill 22nd July 2020 I have had a number of emails about the Trade Bill and the NHS, following Labour’s amendment which claimed to ‘protect the NHS and publicly funded health and... Articles
My response to campaigns regarding HS2 20th July 2020 I have had a number of organised campaign emails from constituents regarding HS2 and the environment. This is my reply to those emails. On the recommendation of... Articles