School funding is a matter of concern for many constituents and so I was pleased to hear the Education Secretary announce an additional £1.3billion for schools funding over two years – meaning schools funding will be £2.6billion higher.
This funding boost has been found from within the Department for Education’s budget,…
Read MoreI’m delighted to announce I will be holding a ‘Brexit & Business’ breakfast roundtable on the 11th September 2017, from 8.30am in Alfreton.
The event is being organised with Thorntons so Amber Valley businesses can come together to discuss the upcoming possibilities and challenges of Brexit. The aims of the roundtable are to offer local businesses an opportunity to present their priorities for our exit from the European Union, learn more about the negotiation timetable, and discuss this Government’s priorities for [...]
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Dear Constituent,
Welcome to my latest newsletter to keep you updated on my work in Parliament and around Amber Valley.
As always, you’ll find a selection of what I’ve been up to over the last few months (alongside the General Election!) and details of upcoming events. You’ll also find the usual information about my columns, surgeries and how to get in touch.
Thank You:It’s an honour to have been re-elected as the MP for Amber Valley for the [...]
Read MoreMany constituents have recently contacted me regarding their concerns about last week’s votes on the Queen’s Speech, and Labour’s amendments to it regarding public sector pay.
The votes in the House of Commons last Wednesday and Thursday related to the Queen’s speech to establish the Government’s legislative programme for the next 2 years. If the Government fails to win the votes on the Queen’s speech, it is considered not to have the support of Parliament and therefore the Prime Minister would [...]
Read MoreI would like to start by thanking everyone who voted for me in the General Election. It is a great pleasure and privilege to serve as the Member of Parliament for Amber Valley again.
In the wake of the tragic events at Grenfell Tower, my thoughts are with the victims and families of those affected. Many constituents have contacted me with their concerns over fire safety and I would like to reassure all those living in Amber Valley by reiterating the [...]
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