Brexit and the Prime Minister 22nd May 2019 As I write this on Tuesday evening, my phone is lit as MPs from across the political divide line up on Twitter to trash Theresa May’s latest Brexit proposal... Opinions
The Failure of Boots Corner 21st May 2019 Last week the Local Democracy Reporting Service revealed that the Boots Corner road closure has raked in more than £1.3m in fines from motorists in just nine... Opinions
The fight for Cheltenham's A&E 8th May 2019 I am delighted that local Trust bosses have cancelled the flawed pilot proposal to transfer general surgery (abdominal surgery) from Cheltenham General to... Opinions
Progress on Alex's Net Zero Bill 2nd May 2019 It’s on its way! On Tuesday I presented my Bill which would create a legal obligation, the first for any G20 country, for the UK to reach Net Zero carbon... Opinions
Employment Levels in Cheltenham 17th April 2019 Latest figures reveal that the number of people in work in the UK is at a record high. Wages are growing at their fastest pace in a decade – outstripping... Opinions
Fantastic News for Cheltenham General Hospital 10th April 2019 This week I wanted to celebrate some fantastic news for Cheltenham General Hospital – the award of £10 million to Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust for... Opinions
Brexit Deadlock 5th April 2019 People are angry with Parliament of course. I completely get that. The impasse is maddening when people and businesses need certainty to plan their futures. In... Opinions
Brexit Update and Indicative Votes 27th March 2019 On 14 June 2017, shortly after the General Election I wrote this in the Gloucestershire Echo : “The Government no longer has its majority. There is now an... Opinions
Progress on the A417 20th March 2019 Amidst the latest Brexit wranglings some really vital news affecting Gloucestershire was almost completely lost last week – the announcement by Highways England... Opinions