I have sent a letter to the Post Office telling them that many constituents wish to see the current Post Office counters remain open. I have urged them to consult not just on the range of services they could provide through a move to a local shop, bu… read more
I will be working as normal throughout the Christmas recess. I am planning to take December 25th and December 26th off and December 31 st and January 1st. I will continue to answer emails and queries the rest of the time including week-ends as I usua… read more
On Saturday I wrapped up well against the rain and cold to join the living advent event at Martin and Co on Peach Street. Those of us attending were made very welcome and invited into the offices to be out of the rain. We enjoyed the spirited singing … read more
We are told today the Cabinet meets to review and progress preparations for the UK to leave the EU next March without signing a Withdrawal Agreement. Many Ministers and officials have been working on this contingency plan ever since we voted to leave … read more
Jeremy Hunt has said on behalf of the government that we can handle a WTO exit next March. The whole government needs to spend the next three motnhs preparing well, sorting out the remaining issues quickly. It needs to provide an upbeat commentary abo… read more