Questioning the Secretary of State on plans for energy efficiency in new builds 16th April 2022 It is vitally important that we ensure that people have warm, high-quality homes with good energy efficiency. This week I have written to the Secretary of State... Local NewsWestminster News
Looking into support available to Ukrainian refugees 16th April 2022 I have been contacted by a number of constituents who have raised the need for community support and employment for Ukrainian refugees who are arriving in... Local NewsWestminster News
Writing to the Chancellor about the Government’s Plan for Jobs 16th April 2022 This week I wrote to the Chancellor for his assessment of the impact of the Government’s Plan for jobs locally in Hitchin & Harpenden and in the country as a... Local NewsWestminster News
Questioning the Secretary of State on access to GP surgeries for rural communities 16th April 2022 The vital importance of access to local GP surgeries for our rural communities has been underlined by recent news from Kimpton about the prospect of the village... Local NewsWestminster News
Discussing AI and FinTech with Onfido 14th April 2022 This week I met with senior representatives from Onfido to discuss some of their work and the broader AI and FinTech landscape. This is an important area of... Westminster News
Meeting with senior figures from the City of London to discuss international trade 14th April 2022 As Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Financial Markets and Services, I have been working closely with industry and Ministerial colleagues to... Westminster News
Raising concerns over Ukrainian visa issues with Home Office officials 14th April 2022 Over the past month, my team and I have been working hard to raise issues over Ukrainian visas with the Home Office. I have been pleased that progress has been... Westminster News
Receiving a briefing from the Minister on the UK Shared Prosperity Fund 13th April 2022 This week I received a briefing from the Minister on the new UK Shared Prosperity Fund. This £2.6bn fund is allocated to local areas, delivering flexible and... Westminster News
Welcoming further steps to tackle fly-tipping 12th April 2022 This week the Government has set out new measures to help to deter fly-tipping, including new plans to ensure that DIY household waste is accepted for free at... Westminster News