2026

I attended the All Party Writers Group Summer gathering chaired by Chris Evans MP on 7 July 2026.  I met the author Tony Bradman (second from right) who writes childrens’ literature and whose Dilly the Dinosaur series has sold over 2 million copies. Tony is Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.  As Chair of

Bill to protect families from energy crises passes all Commons stages On Wednesday 1 July 2026 the House of Commons considered the Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill. The conflict in the Middle East has exposed British families and businesses to volatile gas prices making things more expensive. This Bill responds directly to these pressures.  The

On the second Estimates Day on 30 June 2026 there were the following debates: 3. Culture, Media and Sport: DCMS outlines its approach to investing in major sporting events, supporting sport in schools and communities and investing in young people Across the country, people have been supporting our national teams and athletes on the biggest