"Multi-Million Pound Investment is the Latest Vote of Confidence in the Future of Cheltenham General" Tuesday, 19 March, 2024 I was delighted to invite the Prime Minister to Cheltenham General last Thursday to thank staff working in the brand new £17.2m Chedworth Surgical Unit. The new building has been taking shape next to the Lido over the last two years, and began treating patients last week. It is hugely impressive. With two new state-of-the-art operating theatres, it will treat an extra 1,500-plus patients a year in... Local News
"New and Exciting Opportunities for Businesses in Cheltenham" 12th November 2022 Alex was invited to join a delegation of cross-party MPs to meet with the Chief Negotiator of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement. During the meeting, Alex... Local News
Apple Day at Pilley Bridge Nature Reserve 12th November 2022 Alex was delighted to join the Apple Day celebrations at Pilley Bridge Nature Reserve . The celebrations included 'railway rides' under Pilley Bridge, a... Local News
"The Boundary Commission's Decision is Baffling" 10th November 2022 The decision of the Boundary Commission to ignore objections and plough on with its plan to transfer Springbank out of the Cheltenham parliamentary constituency... Opinions
"It Will Be an Honour to Serve Alongside So Many Cheltonians" 3rd November 2022 Last week I was asked to serve as the Minister for Defence Procurement in the Ministry of Defence. The responsibilities of the role include delivery of the MOD... Opinions
"Vulnerable Passengers Must Not Be Left Without Access to an Adequate Bus Service" 31st October 2022 I welcome Rishi Sunak’s appointment as Prime Minister. Already the markets have reacted positively, with the pound surging nearly two per cent on Tuesday. We... Local News
Alex Appointed As Minister of State at the Ministry of Defence 26th October 2022 HM the King has appointed Alex as Minister of State at the Ministry of Defence. The responsibilities of the role include delivery of the MOD equipment plan... Local News
"Surprised and Disappointed by CBC Councillors Attempts to Block Investment Zone Plans" 20th October 2022 I was surprised and disappointed by the attempts of local politicians at Cheltenham Borough Council to block plans for Cheltenham’s cyber park to become an... Local News
Charity Cricket Day to Support Pancreatic Cancer UK 14th October 2022 Alex joined the family and friends of Bob Clifford for a charity cricket match to raise funds for Pancreatic Cancer UK in Bob's memory. Pancreatic Cancer UK... Local News
Alex Attends Glos Pride 2022 14th October 2022 Alex backed Glos Pride 2022 and joined the celebration of Gloucestershire's LGBTQ+ community. The event began with a parade through Gloucester City centre... Local News