"It is Crucial That We Balance the Books Quickly" Thursday, 29 September, 2022 On Tuesday I spoke directly to the Chancellor of the Exchequer following his mini-Budget. I asked when he expected the United Kingdom to live within its means. I did so because our country hasn’t since 2001, and the combination of the 2007 financial crisis and the pandemic means our national debt has quadrupled to over £2 trillion. That is concerning, and I have repeatedly written in the Echo... Local News
"We Must Uphold the Values of Our Greatest Queen" 22nd September 2022 What an extraordinarily powerful and moving farewell - truly a funeral fit for our greatest Queen. All those involved, from the young guardsmen carrying the... Local News
"The Strength and Stay of an Entire Nation" 13th September 2022 On behalf of the people of Cheltenham, Alex paid tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II in the House of Commons. Please find below a copy of Alex's speech: "Queen... Local News
"The New Prime Minister Must Address the Cost of Living" 7th September 2022 So there you have it. A new Prime Minister is in place, facing the most formidable in-tray in a generation, principally as a result of the illegal invasion of... Local News
Brand-New £35 Million Secondary School Opens 2nd September 2022 In 2014 Alex pledged to campaign for a new school for Cheltenham if elected. Eight years later, the brand new £35 million High School Leckhampton will open its... Local News
Grot Spot Update 1st September 2022 Since the last update, Alex has reported a number of grot spots to CBC and GCC including potholes, graffiti and weeds. Following Alex's reports since the last... Local News
Alex Calls for 200 More Electric Vehicle Charging Points for Cheltenham 1st September 2022 Alex is fighting to ensure that Cheltenham gets its fair share of electric vehicle charge points, after Gloucestershire County Council secured Government... Local News
Alex Celebrates Cheltenham Cricket Club's 125-Year Anniversary 1st September 2022 Alex was proud to attend the 125-year celebration of Cheltenham Cricket Club, unveiling a plaque and addressing a group of players which included a touring... Local News
Cheltenham Charity 'The Rock' Receives Government Cash 1st September 2022 Alex was pleased to receive official confirmation from the Minister that The Rock had been awarded £42,360 from the Government's Youth Investment Fund to pay... Local News
'Tough Love': Alex's Revamped Community Payback Scheme Could See Local Offenders Tackling Cheltenham Grotspots 1st September 2022 As Prisons Minister, Alex announced plans to overhaul the system of criminals' unpaid work to ensure that it is visible, credible, local and paying back to the... Local News
