Questioning industry leaders over decarbonisation plans in Committee 22nd November 2022 In a time of intense international pressures on energy supply, it is even more important that we double down on our plans to deliver a clean, homegrown energy... Westminster News
Meeting with a senior Treasury Minister and local businesses to discuss energy prices 22nd November 2022 Local businesses have told me about the challenges that they are facing with ongoing international energy price shocks continuing to impact us in Hitchin &... Local NewsWestminster News
Leading a discussion in Parliament on reducing energy bills 22nd November 2022 Local people in Hitchin & Harpenden have told me about the impact that rising global energy prices are having on their household finances this year. As we... Westminster News
Speaking in Parliament on the vital need to tackle the cost of energy to beat inflation 22nd November 2022 Inflation is the big economic challenge of our time. It drives up the bills of households. It suffocates investment and growth. It has led to the increased... Westminster News
Attending the Confederation of British Industry’s Conference 21st November 2022 Ensuring that we support businesses to invest and grow is key to helping to deliver growth and prosperity over the longer term. This week I was pleased to... Westminster News
Cost of living support and more funding for the NHS and Schools in the Autumn Statement 17th November 2022 Constituents have told me that the cost of living, tackling NHS waiting times and improving education are amongst their top priorities for Hitchin & Harpenden... Westminster News
Looking at global economic trends and the UK economy with Barclays 16th November 2022 It is vitally important that Parliamentarians understand the wider global economic setting and how it impacts the UK economy. On Tuesday I met with senior... Westminster News
Joining leaders from JP Morgan to discuss energy security and the Financial Services and Markets Bill 16th November 2022 As Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Groups for both Renewable & Sustainable Energy and Financial Markets & Services, I regularly engage with industry to... Westminster News
Meeting Hitchin & Harpenden small business owners at a Parliamentary Reception 16th November 2022 Small businesses are at the heart of our local economy and our communities in Hitchin, Harpenden and the villages. It was a great pleasure to speak with some... Westminster News