Long awaited Schools White Paper brings major reforms Thursday, 5 March, 2026 It was a long time in the coming. You might expect a Schools White Paper to be published in the first few months after a change of government; this one has taken a year and a half. Some of what is proposed is sensible. Stating that school Trusts will be at the heart of the system brings some helpful clarity for the sector, although it is at odds somewhat with other government legislation that... Articles for the Herald and Post
The King's coronation - pomp, ceremony and sustainability 5th May 2023 My article for this week's Herald and Post looks at the history of the coronation ceremony and how King Charles will be putting his own stamp on proceedings... Articles for the Herald and Post
Why we all need to do our bit to tackle littering 27th April 2023 This week my article for the Herald and Post focuses on an issue that everyone has a strong opinion about, littering... The front page of last week’s Alton... Articles for the Herald and Post
Help for vulnerable families 25th April 2023 This week the first of three payments, £301 of a total of £900, have been going to qualifying lower-income households to help with the cost of living. Info on... Westminster News
Help is there for Parkinson's sufferers 25th April 2023 My article for this week's Herald and Post... Tuesday 11th April marked World Parkinson’s Day. An important day in the calendar but also a poignant one when we... Articles for the Herald and Post
Recognising ADHD in the criminal justice system 24th April 2023 It was great to be at The Clink at HMP Brixton today to discuss ADHD in the criminal justice system with Sir Robert Buckland, who initiated and led such... Westminster News
On a shift with Alton Police 21st April 2023 Thank you to the Alton Response & Patrol police officers who who hosted PCC Donna Jones and me on Friday, on the night shift around East Hampshire — and thank... Local News
We can be a net zero nation 17th April 2023 This is my article for this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: Now that spring is here, it’s hopefully time to lower the central heating, bringing a little... Articles for the Herald and Post
Local pharmacies - can we use them more? 6th April 2023 This week's article for the Herald and Petersfield Post highlights the important role pharmacies can play in the community... When the NHS Long Term Plan was... Articles for the Herald and Post
Q&A with Eggars' students 31st March 2023 One of the highlights of being an MP is local school visits. This time to a year 7 group at Eggar's School in Alton. A great discussion about politics with an... Local News
