General Election 30th October 2019 And we’re off! The country will be going to the polls on 12 December for an historic winter election. The national media have been flocking to Cheltenham over... Opinions
Brexit Update 23rd October 2019 On Tuesday night, for a brief moment, it looked as if the Brexit purgatory might be coming to an end. Parliament voted, with a majority of 30, to back the new... Opinions
Funding for Cheltenham's Schools 17th October 2019 Cheltenham’s schools are some of the best in the country. Thanks to talented teachers and head teachers they are delivering better outcomes year on year, as... Opinions
School Funding in Cheltenham 2nd October 2019 The highlight of the Party Conference in Manchester for me has been the announcement of a major boost in funding for schools. From next year, schools from... Opinions
Brexit (and Trains!) 25th September 2019 I’m writing this from the train heading to Westminster. Following the decision of the Supreme Court, parliamentary proceedings will resume later today. Although... Opinions
Cheltenham A&E Update 19th September 2019 The campaign to save Cheltenham’s A&E is stepping up a gear. Earlier this week I hand-delivered hundreds of responses to NHS bosses’ "engagement exercise" about... Opinions
This Week in Politics- and the need for a deal 12th September 2019 Another week, more uproar in Parliament. The House of Commons is a lively place at the calmest of times, but some of the language and behaviour now becoming... Opinions
Tuesday Night in Parliament 4th September 2019 Chaos, tumult, uproar. As I write this on Tuesday night, the Government has just lost a vote on the Commons taking control of the order paper. Parliament is... Opinions
Local Hospital Manager's "Engagement Exercise" 22nd August 2019 This week local hospital managers published their “Fit for the Future” blueprint for the future of health services in Gloucestershire – including for A&E. They... Opinions