Personally speaking: COVID at Christmas 1st December 2020 November has been a busy month for new announcements in Parliament. We heard from the Prime Minister and his scientific advisors how the COVID restrictions... Articles
Personally speaking: Controlling the virus 2nd November 2020 I know many people will be dismayed that we face another national lockdown to control the spread of Coronavirus. These are measures that are totally alien to... Articles
Personally speaking: Back to school. 7th September 2020 The start of a new school year is the beginning of a new chapter in the lives of so many children, students, parents and school staff. But this school year has... Articles
Personally Speaking: Our MPs could learn from our city’s heroes 30th September 2019 In common with MPs from across the country, I was last week called back to Westminster by virtue of the decision of the Supreme Court. Whatever your view of... Articles
East Midlands Rail Franchise Consultation 16th October 2017 Passenger rail provision in Stoke-on-Trent South is nowhere near its potential and our communities deserve better. I have written to the Department for... Articles
Stoke-on-Trent for City of Culture 2021 Breakfast Reception 14th September 2017 Stoke-on-Trent’s bid for City of Culture 2021 is a unique opportunity to celebrate and promote our city’s achievements. On Wednesday, I hosted a reception in... Articles