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
My response to campaigns regarding an extension of the EU transition period 6th July 2020 I have had a number of organised campaign emails from constituents calling for an extension of the EU transition period in December 2020. This is my reply to... Articles
My response to campaigns on the Environment Bill 6th July 2020 I have had a number of organised campaign emails from constituents calling for the Environment Bill, currently before Parliament, to set ambitious targets for... Articles
Britain's 'New Deal' and how it will help our schools 6th July 2020 Last week the Prime Minister set out a ‘New Deal’, an ambitious strategy to help Britain recover. His aim is to put jobs, skills and infrastructure investment... Articles
Why I didn't vote for NC29 on the Immigration Bill 2nd July 2020 The Labour MP Yvette Cooper and the Conservative MP Tim Loughton wrote to me asking for support for their amendment which would have continued the current... Articles
Taking part in the nationwide virtual lobby for climate change 2nd July 2020 On Tuesday I was invited by many constituents to host a Zoom call on climate change, as part of a national virtual lobby of Parliament. Across the country more... Articles
The 26 pence-a-day increase to Asylum Support - July 2020 1st July 2020 I agree, it is vitally important that the most vulnerable members of our society are protected. The Home Office also shares this commitment with regard to... Articles
Protection and Support of Cancer Patients - July 2020 1st July 2020 Many thanks to those who have contacted me about the protection and support of cancer patients. I agree that despite coronavirus causing disruptions to the... Articles
Addressing claims Wiltshire is at risk of a 'second spike' 1st July 2020 Yesterday several media outlets, local and national, reported that Wiltshire was on a list of areas facing a second spike in Covid-19 cases which could lead to... Articles
Weekly Update (23 June 2020) 23rd June 2020 Steve Cook bought the Walter Rose and Son butchers shop, at the end of Sidmouth Street in Devizes, when he was 21. Now silver-haired (but buzzing with vim and... Articles