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374 Marine Protected Areas protect 38% of UK waters, all subject to planning and licensing regimes to ensure their protection. I'm proud the UK is a global leader in protecting our seas and oceans.

Over a quarter of our local businesses are in retail and hospitality, but we have many other exciting industries here in North Northumberland.

8,870 apprenticeship starts since 2010 in our Berwick-upon-Tweed constituency! My update video this National Apprenticeship Week.

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 as planned.

As we count down the final hours of 2023, here’s my recap of 2023 as your MP. I will continue to promote & celebrate North Northumberland’s successes, listen to & champion your concerns in 2024. So to you and yours, do get in touch! Happy New Year!

My office is now closed for Christmas and will remain closed until the 2nd January.

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 until Christmas, this is a perfect moment to pause and reflect on what has been a tough year for many.

Lovely to pop into the Masons Arms, Amble, to meet the wonderful team who were recently added to 'The Good Pub Guide'.

They've fully earnt the accolade, well done all!

The Forge at Ulgham needs your help!

You've seen my visits to the Fisher's Arms, Horncliffe, which secured £65,000 from the Government's £150 million Community Ownership Fund.

It was lovely to host Wooler’s very own Ad Gefrin distillery in Westminster recently for an English Whisky Day to help raise the profile of English whisky! Employing over 60 local folk, it’s a great North Northumberland success story.