Under this Conservative Government, overall crime in the UK excluding fraud has been falling for some time. However, and understandably so, many in Wycombe and across the UK continue to have concerns about crime and anti-social behaviour. I was pleased to see that the Thames Valley Police has recruited an […]
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Progress on Repairing Roads across Wycombe and Bucks
As an avid motorcyclist, I understand the concerns many of my constituents have raised with me about potholes and other damage to our roads. The cold spell earlier this year took a significant toll on our road network in Wycombe. However, recent dry conditions have allowed Bucks Council to make […]
Read MoreThe Government is Increasing Hospital Capacity across Bucks
I was pleased to receive the news this week that Stoke Mandeville Hospital would receive £10.58 million in extra funding to increase capacity as part of the Urgent and Emergency Care Recovery Plan. This investment is part of the £250 million recently allocated by the Government to increase capacity at […]
Read MoreMy statement on the ULEZ expansion and the abolition of London Day Travelcards
I was recently asked by Bucks Free Press to comment on Sadiq Khan’s latest proposal to begin phasing out London Day Travelcards and explain how that decision may affect my Wycombe constituents. I believe that the Labour Mayor’s proposal is just another instance which, combined with his ongoing ULEZ expansions, […]
Read MoreMy statement on the opening of the High Wycombe driving test centre
I am delighted that the High Wycombe Driving Test Centre has now reopened and commenced testing. I have spent many hours speaking to people in the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Ministers in the Department of Transport, and the Council, even holding a debate in Parliament on the issue. It has […]
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What I have been up to this week #Working4Wycombe: Met with the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Social Mobility, Youth and Progression on behalf of Wycombe Homeless Connection. Attended the Penn and Tylers Green Residents’ Society AGM. Visited the Christian Aid Week Reception in Parliament to discuss their work with […]
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What I have been up to this week #Working4Wycombe: Pleased to meet pupils from West Wycombe Combined School when they visited Parliament and answer their questions. Raised the concerns of Pine Trees’ residents at the Taylor Wimpey AGM. Accompanied the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on a visit to […]
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What I have been up to this week #Working4Wycombe: Visited Wycombe Hospital to learn about the impressive innovative practices in breast cancer care and robotic surgery for treating local people. Met with Andrew Boff AM to discuss how the ULEZ expansion will affect those in Wycombe, and why it must be […]
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What I have been up to this week #Working4Wycombe: Visited Butterfly House to learn about the challenges facing South Bucks Hospice. Attended the Pinetrees residents’ meeting to discuss a range of concerns that constituents have raised with me. Visited Booker Hill Primary School to speak to pupils and answer their […]
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What I have been up to this week #Working4Wycombe: Visited Wycombe High School to discuss politics and democracy with students. Attended the British Kebab Awards to present the Award for Best Regional Takeaway to Wycombe’s own Zem Kebab. Spoke to Wycombe Sound about my experiences as an MP, tolerance, humility […]
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