Small Business Saturday in Salisbury and South Wiltshire Monday, 4 December, 2023 This weekend I had the pleasure of helping to visit and promote some wonderful small businesses around Salisbury and South Wiltshire on Small Business Saturday. This included the Matthew Burt Workshop and Showroom, a family-run furniture business in Hindon, and the Blueberry Den, a zero-waste, family-run grocery shop in Salisbury. Both of these thriving independent businesses are a testament to... Local News
My Thoughts on the Recent Events in Syria 18th April 2018 Following the Prime Minister’s statement and yesterday’s debate in parliament, below I set out my thoughts on the recent events in Syria. The attack last... Articles
English Tourism Week - Visit Salisbury! 23rd March 2018 It’s English Tourism Week and I have been out and about all day in Salisbury, meeting with local businesses, retailers and attractions. Salisbury is one of... Local News
The Attack on Sergei Skripal 12th March 2018 After spending the weekend in Salisbury, I was back in the House of Commons this afternoon where I was next to the Prime Minister as she delivered a statement... Articles
The Great Western Rail Franchise 20th February 2018 I submitted my feedback today to the Great Western rail franchise consultation, which closes tomorrow evening. There is still time for you to submit your views... Articles
Lloyds Bank Closure 9th February 2018 This afternoon, I met with representatives from Lloyds Bank at the branch in Wilton, accompanied by local Wiltshire councillor, Pauline Church. Lloyds has... Local News
My Statement on Salisbury Athletics Track 8th January 2018 In recent weeks, I have met with both representatives of the athletics club and South Wilts school governors to hear their perspectives about the future of the... Local News
My Response to the 2017 Autumn Budget 22nd November 2017 I warmly welcome the Budget delivered today by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Having previously been Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Chancellor, I know... Articles
My Statement On Operation Conifer Report 5th October 2017 I welcome the publication of today’s report into Operation Conifer by Wiltshire Police. Media outlets over the past weeks and months have speculated repeatedly... Articles
A303 Improvements Remain On Track 11th September 2017 The announcement today of the preferred route for the A303 upgrade near Stonehenge shows that the project remains on track. This critical new infrastructure... Articles
