New Year, New Future 4th January 2021 We enter 2021 having secured the political and economic independence of the United Kingdom, delivering on what we were asked to do as a result of both the 2016... Articles
End of a Difficult Year 23rd December 2020 I am extremely aware of the sadness and frustration many people will be feeling following the Prime Minister’s statement on Saturday which moved Essex into the... Articles
Brentwood Community Hospital's NHS Family Grows 16th December 2020 It has been extremely impressive to see how Brentwood Community Hospital has developed and grown during the course of the pandemic. I met some of the people... Articles
The Great Winter Get Together 14th December 2020 The Great Get Together is inspired by Jo Cox, who was killed on the 16th of June 2016. In her first speech in Parliament, Jo said, ”We have more in common than... Articles
Vaccines and Visits 9th December 2020 This week the UK will become the first country in the world to roll out the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. It’s been something I have been writing about – and... Articles
Winning Designs for Christmas 3rd December 2020 It feels very much as though lockdown has caused Christmas to come early in certain households. I noticed a great many households rigging up their festive... Articles
Education Update: Exams 2021 and Getting Students Back to Uni 3rd December 2020 Since the schools went back in September after being closed to most pupils from March this year, I have been aware of the anxieties of students who are facing... Articles
Looking Forward to Christmas 26th November 2020 As a Member of Parliament I get asked a wide range of questions on every imaginable topic, but this is the first year constituents have asked for advice on what... Articles
Smart Meter Myth Busting 24th November 2020 Smart meters are an essential upgrade to our energy system. They provide accurate and near real time data on energy use, helping put consumers in control of... Articles