"For Cheltenham Youngsters, Some of the Best Opportunities in our Country are Located Close to Home" Monday, 5 June, 2023 The official Royal Air Force motto is Per Ardua ad Astra, which roughly translates as ‘Through Hard Work to the Stars’. I thought of it last week when I was invited to meet Cheltenham apprentices working at GE Aerospace. As readers will know, the GE site near Cleeve has been in constant use since the War. By the 1950s the site was the largest in the Smiths Group of companies, excelling in aviation... Opinions
Investing in Cheltenham's Future 24th May 2023 On Friday I was delighted to be asked to visit Bournside School to meet with students from Years 9, 10 and 12. Their questions were incisive, challenging and... Opinions
Alex Launches New Victims Rights Bill 22nd May 2023 Alex was at the Despatch Box to take the Victims and Prisoners Bill through its second reading. This vital piece of legislation will fundamentally transform... Local News
Alex Supports Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts 21st May 2023 Alex joined volunteers on the front desk at the Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts. The festival welcomed hundreds of young performers in over 300... Local News
Grot Spot Update 20th May 2023 As part of his 'grot spot' campaign, Alex has pressed CBC, GCC and even Network Rail to address local eyesores including potholes, blocked drains and graffiti... Local News
Cheltenham Spa Bowling Club Open Day 20th May 2023 Alex was pleased to support Cheltenham Spa Bowling Club's open day. Based in St George's Square, CSBC have mens, ladies and mixed teams who compete in friendly... Local News
First Ever Cheltenham MP to Attend Cabinet 19th May 2023 As Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Alex attends Cabinet each week. He is the first Cheltenham MP to attend Cabinet. Cabinet meets every... Local News
Alex Presents Trophy at the Cheltenham Combination Senior Cup Final 18th May 2023 Alex was invited to present the trophy at the Cheltenham Combination Senior Cup Final in a thrilling match. A last-gasp penalty gave Smiths RFC a 30-29 victory... Local News
Alex Introduces Body-Worn Video Cameras For Every Prison Officer to Boost Prison Safety 17th May 2023 Alex has announced that every prison officer in England and Wales will have access to a body-worn video camera during their shift. These cameras help prison... Local News
Alex's Debut as Lord Chancellor Gets Journalists' Tongues Wagging 17th May 2023 Alex's debut in the House of Commons as Lord Chancellor thrust Cheltenham into the spotlight, as pundits focused on his narrow majority... After answering... Local News
