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
May has all the qualities to be a successful PM 18th July 2016 A TUMULTUOUS two weeks in Westminster has ended with the appointment of a new Prime Minister, Theresa May. I am pleased that the process of selecting a leader... ArticlesLocal News
The Referendum Result 27th June 2016 The referendum result was a momentous decision, and we should be proud that it was only a Conservative majority government who were prepared to put this... Articles
Despite my scepticism, I will be reluctantly voting to remain 20th June 2016 I made my position on next week’s EU referendum clear in February this year, and in previous Journal columns. Throughout the referendum campaign, I have engaged... Articles
Qinetiq excels in National Finals of the Brathay Apprentice Challenge 20th June 2016 On Friday I had a great visit to QinetiQ, at Boscombe Down, and met some of their apprentices. QinetiQ recently reached the National Finals of the Brathay... Local News
Let’s unite, whatever the referendum result 13th June 2016 THE national news (and my correspondence) continues to be dominated by the referendum. I will reserve my final thoughts on that matter for the next week but it... Articles
Raising constituents’ problems in parliament 31st May 2016 WHEN constituents approach me with problems, my first instinct is to seek a swift resolution by making direct representations on their behalf to the companies... ArticlesLocal News
My response to the Queen’s Speech 24th May 2016 On Monday I gave my response to the Queen’s Speech. I urged the Government to continue to have ambition and measure their success in a way that allows further... Articles
Important step forward for football club 19th March 2015 EARLY on Monday morning, I followed up on my previous conversations with the trustees of the Raymond McEnhill estate, encouraging them to consider the benefits... Local News
Proactive action to support vulnerable 12th March 2015 I STARTED my week bright and early at Stonehenge School, discussing options to secure long-term investment for Amesbury’s secondary school. My time in... Local News
