The Prevent Programme is not fit for purpose Thursday, 23 January, 2025 The heinous Southport stabbing last July by a wicked 18-year-old quite rightly rocked the country. Nothing is as evil as the mindless massacre of innocent children, but the relentless focus on knives being sold on Amazon to minors online, is not the key issue. Stronger laws around the purchasing of knives, particularly to minors, are obviously needed and while in Parliament I spent a great deal of... Articles
My Three Vital Questions For The Leadership Candidates 6th August 2024 Just over a month ago, both Conservative seats in Southend turned red for the first time ever. As the penultimate Conservative MP to join the last parliament, I... Opinions
Statement of Thanks 9th July 2024 I would like to thank everyone in Southend West & Leigh who has contacted me since Friday or supported me over the last two and a half years. It has been a huge... Articles
My Op-Eds 5th June 2024 Many people have contacted me and asked for my opinions on some of the current issues and topics facing society today. As such, I thought it would be sensible... Local News
Speaking at the 33rd Charter Anniversary for the Lions Club of Leigh-on-Sea 2nd June 2024 On Sunday 2nd June 2024, I was absolutely delighted to attend the 33rd Charter Anniversary of The Lions Club of Leigh on Sea. The ceremony and lunch took place... Local News
Helping Doris Parfitt celebrate her 100th birthday 28th May 2024 On Tuesday 28th May 2024, I was delighted to drop in to the 100th birthday party celebrations of Catherine Miller House resident, Doris Parfitt. Doris was born... Local News
Why I support bringing back National Service 26th May 2024 This article was published by GB News on Sunday 26th May 2024. It seems fitting that as we approach the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Rishi Sunak has pledged to... Westminster News
Helping our churches continue their good work 24th May 2024 On Friday 24th May, I spent a lovely morning with Colin Baldwin, the priest at St Cedd's and St Stephen's churches, part of a lively and growing community here... Local News
And we're off! 24th May 2024 Today, Friday 24th May 2024, I officially launched my General Election campaign with the backing of my fantastic team of supporters. I genuinely enjoy getting... Local News
General Election 2024 22nd May 2024 The Prime Minister has announced the General Election and we will go to the polls on Thursday 4th July 2024. While I have been the Member of Parliament for... Westminster News