Commemorating 40 Years Since the Falklands War 11th April 2022 This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War. Last week it was an honour, as the Minister responsible for the Overseas Territories, to attend a... Articles
The Chancellor's Spring Statement 28th March 2022 The situation in Ukraine reminds us that the United Kingdom’s security and ability to be a force for good in the world is largely based on the strength of our... Articles
International Women's Day and Homes for Ukraine Scheme 14th March 2022 Last week was International Woman’s Day. With Putin’s bombs continuing to rain down on Ukraine, the brave women and girls impacted by this unprovoked war are at... Articles
Russian Invasion of Ukraine 28th February 2022 The ongoing situation in Ukraine is one we all watch with worry and concern. As a country, we have said we stand with Ukraine and we continue to do so in this... Articles
Cannock Chase Named a Priority Area to See Improved Access to Culture and Arts 23rd February 2022 I am delighted that Cannock Chase has been identified as one of the Government’s 109 priority places that can bid for investment in the arts and culture. It’s a... Articles
Publication of Levelling Up White Paper 14th February 2022 The Government has recently published its landmark Levelling Up White Paper. At the heart of the levelling up agenda is the idea that opportunity and prosperity... Articles
Government Announces Plan B and Calls Everyone to Get Boosted 20th December 2021 Since my last column, the Omicron variant has been spreading extremely fast across the United Kingdom. It is consistently breaking records for the highest... Articles
Government Acts in Response to the Omicron Variant 6th December 2021 Globally we have been fighting the Coronavirus for nearly two years. In that time the Government has taken necessary steps to protect the NHS and save lives... Articles
Winners Announced of my “Best of Cannock Chase” Competition 4th December 2021 My annual “Best of Cannock Chase” competition calls on residents to vote for their favourite local independent businesses. As ever, hundreds of businesses... Articles