Department of Health and Social Care Oral Questions Tuesday, 23 April, 2024 I'm passionate about ensuring the UK's Life Sciences Sector flourishes. Today I asked Minister of State for Health (and my successor) for a progress update on commercial clinical trial recruitment. I was delighted to hear that monthly average recruitment into commercial clinical trials is nearly 5 times the figure it was in June 2023. Great progress but more work to do to ensure the UK is the #1... Articles
An Evening with Colchester Police 9th July 2022 Spending time this evening with Essex Police in Colchester City centre. Brilliant to see our hard-working Police officers in action fighting crime and keeping... Articles
Get Colchester Reading Day at Iceni Academy 8th July 2022 I had an enjoyable visit to Iceni Academy for their adventure themed 'Get Colchester Reading Day'. There were some very creative costumes! It was interesting to... Articles
Military Provost Staff Regiment in Colchester 1st July 2022 I would like to share some personal news, having passed the Army Officer Selection Board in March, I today attested as a reservist in the Military Provost Staff... Articles
Anglian Water, Water Recycling Centre 1st July 2022 I had a useful and informative meeting with Anglian Water at the Haven Road water treatment plant today. It was great to hear of over £2 million pounds of... Articles
Assembly at St Michael's Primary School 1st July 2022 It was a pleasure to visit St Michael's Primary School in Shrub End, Colchester this morning for an assembly with KS2. Very well informed pupils about... Articles
Ministerial Visits in Paris 30th June 2022 Today, I have been in Paris to learn more about the early years sector in France. I had a great start to the day with British Ambassador Menna Rawlings where we... Articles
16 Air Assault Brigade and Garrison Show 25th June 2022 It was brilliant to mark Armed Forces Day in Colchester City at the 16 Air Assault Brigade and Garrison Show. I pay tribute to our brave servicemen and women... Articles
Be Internet Citizens Day at Philip Morant School 17th June 2022 Thank you Parent Zone, ISD Global and Google UK for inviting me to join an Be Internet Citizens day at Philip Morant School, Colchester. The Internet is a truly... Articles
Walkabout Colchester with Chief Superintendent Talbot 17th June 2022 Despite it being the hottest day of the year so far, it was a pleasure to meet with the new Essex Police North Essex Local Policing Commander, Chief Supt Claire... Articles