Let's listen more Tuesday, 20 April, 2021 I was chairing a debate in Westminster Hall yesterday about the differences in maternity outcomes amongst different ethnic groups in the UK and learned a lot. That is one reason why I like chairing so much – you have to listen to every word and thus learn things about all kinds of subjects that would not ordinarily come across your desk. I return to London on Thursday to start the chairing of the... Articles
Unauthorised Encampments and Kill the Bill 7th April 2021 Sadly, we once again have to tolerate the unlawful behaviour of a group of travellers in this constituency, this time at Chaddlewood in Plympton. Plymouth City... Articles
Policing 16th March 2021 Politicians cannot have it both ways. If we pass laws making certain things illegal, we cannot criticise the police for enforcing those laws. Naturally, we... Articles
Nurses Pay 9th March 2021 I completely understand the strong emotions aroused by the discovery that a 1% pay rise is being suggested for nurses when their current pay-deal expires later... Articles
Roadmap 23rd February 2021 I am a self-confessed optimist which is both a blessing and a curse. Even when England are 105 for 9 in a run chase of over 300, I expect the last wicket pair... Articles
City States and Big Data 19th February 2021 As I have said before, one of the challenges for the next few decades will be how democratic governments co-exist with massive global conglomerates which are... Articles
Mental Health Matters 12th February 2021 For some years now I have been sending out a letter to constituents as they turn eighteen, congratulating them and providing contact details should they ever... Articles
Vaccine Rollout 2nd February 2021 It was a pleasure last Friday to visit two Plymouth Covid 19 vaccination centres to review progress to date. The major one is at Home Park where they could now... Articles
Rapid Covid Testing at Ivybridge Community College 26th January 2021 One of the great delights of being a Member of Parliament is to see excellence being delivered by many organisations in the constituency. Last week I took the... Articles
PMQ - 2nd in 2 weeks - Build back Better 20th January 2021 A second opportunity in two weeks to ask the Prime Minister a question at PMQs. Today, I used the opportunity to ask the PM the following question: 'The South... Local News
