This week's article for the Herald and Post marks national Volunteers' Week (1-7 June).
As a constituency MP, one of my favourite parts of the job is meeting with volunteers. Individuals who give their time, for free, to help other people in the local area.
Earlier in the year in the Chancellor’s ‘Back to work’ budget, we heard about new measures to encourage those of working age back into employment to plug the workforce shortages in our key industries.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Steve Barclay, today confirmed funding of £800 million for Basingstoke Hospital. This is great news for the local community and particularly for those in and around Alton who currently access services at Basingstoke.
Last week I had the pleasure of meeting lots of East Hants residents at my public meeting in Alton. This was a fantastic opportunity to hear directly from you about the issues that matter most in your communities.
I spent a joyful morning at the Ministry of Justice singing with the Memory Choir as part of Dementia Action week. Singing is such an uplifting experience and it's even more so for the families of those living with dementia who can enjoy this experience together, creating a shared bond. I had
My article for this week's Herald and Post looks at the history of the coronation ceremony and how King Charles will be putting his own stamp on proceedings...
This week the first of three payments, £301 of a total of £900, have been going to qualifying lower-income households to help with the cost of living. Info on eligibility here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cost-of-living-payment
