We have just had Apprenticeship Week, which celebrated the achievements of apprentices. With Valentines Day this week, this is something I love to write about...

Pubs are a significant part of our community. For generations, they have been a place to meet, to socialise and to relax. We are however seeing changing...

Last Friday, I was pleased to attend and take part in the Sussex Police and Crime Panel. This is the body that scrutinises the Sussex Police and Crime...

I believe that we should never take anything for granted and that it takes sustained effort to maintain good things. Until a couple of years ago, it wouldn’t...

Next month will see the second anniversary of Russia’s illegal of Ukraine. War is truly a horrible thing, but sometimes there is no alternative if you are...

As the year draws to a close and we look forward to 2024, my reflections of 2023 give me cautious optimism for the upcoming year. For me, this year has felt...

I welcome the government consultation that was launched last week, seeking views on the design of the Advanced British Standard. This new baccalaureate-style...

Our economy underpins everything and its strength and resilience matters. Economic shocks have been triggered globally by Covid 19 and by Russia’s illegal...

The Conservative party has always recognised the value of small businesses to both our economy and to local communities. In doing so, we’ve always aimed to have...