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
Detention of Immigrants - July 2020 17th July 2020 Many thanks to those who have contacted me about immigration detention as the Coronavirus outbreak continues. At the end of March the High Court ruled that the... Articles
My response to campaigns about banning fur imports 15th July 2020 I have had a number of organised campaign emails from constituents asking me to sign an EDM banning all fur imports. This is my reply to those emails. I... Articles
My response to campaigns regarding the FCO and DFID merger 15th July 2020 I have had a number of organised campaign emails from constituents regarding the FCO and DFID merger. This is my reply to those emails. Regarding FCO and DFID... Articles
My response to campaigns regarding the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on people with disabilities 14th July 2020 I have had a number of organised campaign emails from constituents regarding the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on people with disabilities. This is my... Articles
Call for volunteer drivers 13th July 2020 Since lockdown began in March I've heard dozens of positive stories about communities coming together to support those who may be more vulnerable, helping with... Articles
Weekly Update (10 July, 2020) 10th July 2020 Many apologies (assuming you mind: you may not) for the gap of over two weeks since my last newsletter. Aside from the usual Parliamentary business and... Articles
Visiting the constituency's schools ahead of September 10th July 2020 As lockdown eases I am looking forward to getting back out into the constituency, and I was pleased to start by visiting some local schools this morning. I met... Articles
Yemen - July 2020 6th July 2020 Many thanks to those who have contacted me about the situation in Yemen. I share your concerns about the current grave situation in Yemen. Before the... Articles