September Bedford Independent column – Track and trace has failed at its first real test
“We will have a test track and trace operation that will be world-beating, in place by 1 June” promised the...
Read MoreAugust Bedford Independent Column: Government’s A-level results U turn was welcome, but questions remain
After a weekend of growing outrage and pressure from A-level students, teachers and the Labour Party, the inevitability of the...
Read MoreJuly Bedford Independent Column: A national disaster is unfolding
Coronavirus has claimed nearly 650,000 jobs since March. Sectors that were already struggling, like retail and hospitality, have little resilience...
Read MoreBlack Lives Matter
Many constituents are contacting me about the Black Lives Matter movement. I’m appalled by the killing of George Floyd and...
Read MoreMay Bedford Independent Column: Government is losing public confidence over return to schools
On 10 May the Prime Minister announced that Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 would be the first to return...
Read MoreApril Bedford Independent guest column: Government’s response is an epic failure
I want the government to succeed in fighting the biggest crisis in peacetime history, to save lives and protect livelihoods....
Read MoreMarch Bedford Independent Column: Public health crisis
We are living through a global emergency. Governments throughout the world are struggling to deal with this public health crisis...
Read MoreBan Unregulated Children’s Homes
I'm very pleased to hear that the Government is now seeking to ban unregulated children's homes following consultation. In response...
Read MoreJanuary Bedford Independent Column
It’s great to be back in Parliament to get on with raising the concerns of the people of Bedford and...
Read MoreFirst week back to the job
It's the end of a busy first week back working as your Member of Parliament. I am immensely grateful to...
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