My recent sessions on the doorsteps have been of particular interest. Despite the saturation coverage of the tragic war in Ukraine no-one has raised any Ukraine related issue with me in recent visits to Earley, Shinfield, Wokingham and Winnersh. Ther… read more
I read that the government is debating amongst itself how much additional commitment to make to new nuclear and new wind energy as it responds to the current energy crisis. As one of the few that has been advising successive governments over the last … read more
The January trade figures were disappointing, showing a marked fall in exports to the EU which has caused some concerns by those who did not study the figures. The ONS has decided to change the basis for compiling the import and export figures, and by… read more
Dear Constituent This month the price of gas and electricity will shoot up, following a period of price control. I have been arguing that the government does more to help offset the impact of these higher bills on living standards. I was pleased the … read more
I have received the below letter from the Government Minister for Welfare delivery regarding the Household Support Fund which I would like to share: Dear Colleague, EXTENSION TO THE HOUSEHOLD SUPPORT FUND Our new Way to Work campaign aims to get half … read more