Statement on Free School Meals Sunday, 25 October, 2020 On Wednesday the House of Commons rejected a Labour Opposition Day motion on Free School Meals and voted in favour of the amended motion below. I thought it would be helpful if I set out my full reasons for voting for the amended motion. An Opposition Day in the House of Commons gives the Opposition Party a chance to put forward motions for a vote. However, these motions do not have any force in... Westminster News
Breaking News on Wimbledon Police Station 21st July 2020 Important News – Wimbledon Police Station I have been informed by Chief Superintendent Sally Benatar, the South West London BCU Commander, that from Wednesday... Local News
Trade Bill 21st July 2020 I thought it would be helpful to set out my thinking regarding New Clause 4 to the Trade Bill. I agree with about the importance of effective Parliamentary... ArticlesEuropean NewsHolyrood NewsLocal NewsMediaOpinionsReportsSenedd NewsSpeechesSpeeches in ParliamentWestminster NewsWritten Questions News
NHS Staff Testing and Pay 26th June 2020 NHS staff, care workers and other medical professionals are on the frontline in the fight against coronavirus, and I am in awe of their dedication, skill and... Westminster News
Covid Summer Food Fund 17th June 2020 I understand that parents across the country are going through particularly difficult and stressful times. We have never had a period of schooling disruption... Westminster News
Statement on the death of George Floyd & Black Lives Matter 4th June 2020 I have received hundreds of emails about the BLM movement, exports to the USA, the BAME community in the UK and the curriculum. The brutal death of George Floyd... Westminster News
Email regarding Dominic Cummings 26th May 2020 A very substantial number of constituents have contacted me over the past few days to ask my views on Dominic Cummings. I tried my best to respond to all who... Articles
265 Burlington Road Development Rejection Appeal 14th May 2020 Earlier in the year Merton Council’s planning committee rejected proposals to build 456 new homes at 265 Burlington Road thanks to over 400 local residents... Local News
Planning Application 20/P1253 – Office Block at 265 Burlington Road 4th May 2020 Planning Application 20/P1253 – Office Block at 265 Burlington Road Last month a new planning application for the redevelopment of the redundant two storey... Local News
Small Business Grant Fund & the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund 7th April 2020 🚨URGENT LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS🚨 If your Merton based business is eligable for either the Small Business Grant Fund or the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant... Local News
