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
4 schools in Colchester to receive Condition Improvement Funding 24th June 2021 The Secretary of State for Education has announced almost £483 million for 1,466 projects at 1,199 academies, sixth-form colleges and voluntary aided schools as... Articles
New Free Trade Agreement reached with Australia 15th June 2021 Today marks a new dawn in our relationship with Australia, underpinned by our shared history and common values. Our historic new free-trade agreement – the... Articles
G7 Digital Tax Agreement Secured 5th June 2021 The global tax system needs to be fit for the digital age, and as hosts of the G7 we have been pushing for a new system that means that the right companies pay... Articles
Visiting David Lloyd, Colchester 28th May 2021 Since the pandemic started, it has been more important than ever to keep fit and healthy. Obesity is one of the biggest health crises facing the nation, with... Articles
Visit to The George Hotel's £10m renovation 28th May 2021 It was a pleasure to have a tour on the re-opening day of The George Hotel in Colchester after an exciting £10m renovation - a key fixture of the High Street... Articles
Women across Colchester - help shape the future of your healthcare 28th May 2021 I had the pleasure to visit the maternity unit at Colchester Hospital to discuss the experiences of women accessing our health and social care system. I am... Articles
Welcoming the Prime Minister to Colchester Hospital 27th May 2021 On 27 May, I welcomed the Prime Minister to Colchester to visit our hospital and meet with staff and patients. We were able to show the Prime Minister what we... Articles
Opening the new Basildon Jobcentre 26th May 2021 I firmly believe that we must help those who are able to work into sustainable jobs while ensuring that those who cannot work remain fully supported. I speak... Articles
Turning our borders fully digital 25th May 2021 We are turning our borders fully digital as part of our New Plan for Immigration. This will mean: A modernised system and one which will make it easier for... Articles