Environmental Impact of HS2
I have received many emails from constituents who are worried about the environmental impact of HS2. However, it is the case that HS2 will play an important role in the UK’s transition to a net-zero carbon economy by 2050. I understand that HS2 will offer some of the lowest carbon emissions per passenger km, seven […]
9,000 affordable new homes in the East of England
This week the government announced £8.6 billion of funding for our Affordable Homes Programme, which will help build more good-quality affordable housing and create jobs across the country as we build back better. The total £8.6 billion investment across England will help to build 119,000 new affordable homes, including 57,000 for ownership, 29,600 for social […]
August Update
Although Parliament has been in recess since July, my work has continued as normal during what has been a very busy month. I am sure that many will have been saddened by President Biden’s decision to withdraw American forces from Afghanistan, and Parliament was recalled on 18 August for a special session to debate the […]
Primrose Meadow
I am very much aware that Primrose Meadow is valued by many in the community and shares your concern about reports that it could be used for housing. I believe that the Meadow currently provides a much needed green space in the town and, while there may be a case for a community facility there, on […]
GP access in Maldon
I have recently been contacted by a number of constituents who have experienced difficulties accessing GP services locally. As a patient registered at a local surgery who has used primary care during the pandemic, I have seen first-hand the incredible job that GP surgeries have done in some very difficult and challenging circumstances. Locally, GP surgeries have […]
New Testing Centre in Maldon
I was very pleased to learn that NHS Test and Trace are opening a new testing centre for Maldon residents in the Blackwater Leisure Centre Car Park. Although those who come into close contact with someone who has tested positive no longer have to self-isolate if they are double vaccinated or under 18, it is […]
John opens new offices for HomeInstead
On Monday 16th August, John Whittingdale opened the new offices for HomeInstead in South Woodham Ferrers. HomeInstead provides personal care allowing elderly people to continue living in their own homes. Part of a national network, the South Woodham Ferrers office covers South Woodham, the Dengie Peninsula and Rayleigh, adjoining the existing offices in Chelmsford and […]
Afghanistan
Over the last two decades, 150,000 members of our Armed Forces have served in Afghanistan, mainly in Helmand province which was, from 2006 onwards, a focus of the UK operation. Working with Afghan security forces – our Servicemen and women sought to bring development and stability. My heartfelt regret is that 457 British service personnel […]
National Data Strategy Forum
I was delighted to co-chair the first National Data Strategy Forum last week, along with Sue Daley of techUK. I would like to express thanks to Sue and the techUK team for working with us to make this happen. I have always said that Government cannot – and should not – deliver on the ambitions […]
MP for a week – why not see how you would do?
MP For A Week drops you into the shoes of a backbench MP. And the job, as they say, is what you make of it. Will you debate the governments controversial Homework Bill or help Mrs Billingsley sort her rubbish collection? Want to hear what a climate change lobbyist has to say, or ask the […]