Opinions

I learned with deep sorrow of the death of our Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth. She has been a shining example to all of us who are in public service, of dedication...

With reform to the betting and gaming industry having the potential to impact the lives of millions in this country, we need to give it the attention it...

Public transport is a passion of mine and something I feel strongly is of huge importance to Stoke-on-Trent. A healthy, thriving city has a full, efficient, and...

I am pleased to tell you that the Government’s existing support will be bolstered, in view of another extended lockdown. This has been a challenging time for...

I want to start my column this week by thanking some of the emergency service workers who have not received enough recognition over the past few months: the...

Since my last column, the country has begun to come out of the Coronavirus lockdown. Last Saturday saw pubs, cafes and restaurants reopen; a symbolic step...

I am aware of a number of campaigns calling for gyms and leisure clubs to reopen. I, too, want to see these facilities open as soon as possible. Aside from the...

As I write this column, it strikes me that for the first time in months, the main recurring story in the news is not only related to the Coronavirus outbreak...

Since last weekend, I have been contacted by hundreds of constituents about the Prime Minister’s adviser Dominic Cummings, and the allegations that he broke the...