Monthly Column – April 2024 12th April 2024 I’m very proud of our constituency’s critically important armed forces. We’re home to RAF Boulmer, radar station Brizlee Wood, and the Army's Otterburn Training... Opinions
Monthly Column – March 2024 15th March 2024 Last week’s Budget detailed this Government’s Plan for Long Term Growth. Our plan is working, and we’re sticking to it. The last few years have not been easy... Opinions
Monthly Column – February 2024 16th February 2024 Over a quarter of our local businesses are in retail and hospitality, but we have many other exciting industries here in North Northumberland. One in six is in... Opinions
Monthly Column – January 2024 15th January 2024 Having secured Berwick a new £35 million infirmary, you can be certain I’m keeping a very close eye out to ensure the delivery of our state-of-the-art hospital... Opinions
Monthly Column – December 2023 21st December 2023 Our beautiful North Northumberland landscape has had its first covering of snow, school Nativity season is in full, adorable swing and, with just days left... Opinions
Monthly Column – November 2023 24th November 2023 What a packed fortnight in Westminster! State Opening, Parliament Week, Remembrance Day and a reshuffle! Parliament is always fascinating, as is the opportunity... Opinions
Monthly Column – October 2023 27th October 2023 I made it clear in my last column I was still fighting hard for our A1 to be dualled, notwithstanding the huge economic challenge faced by the Government after... Opinions
Monthly Column – September 2023 29th September 2023 While I’m elected to represent our area in Westminster, voting on national legislation, I return to my home in North Northumberland for constituency surgeries... Opinions
Monthly Column – September 2023 1st September 2023 We have 3,550 businesses registered in our constituency, up 5% from when I first became your MP (and 5,000 in self-employment), and it’s been lovely to pop into... Opinions