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I was delighted to meet a Sixth Form Group with the Head Mr Smith in the Discovery Room at the Education Centre in Parliament following their rescheduled tour to The Elizabeth Tower and Big Ben (the bell) on 7 July 2026.
The thoughtful questions ranged from what am I most proud of achieving and how I
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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 Bill will increase
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 stages,
Defence Investment Plan (Government Statement) Government unveils £298 billion Defence Investment Plan
On Tuesday 30 June 2026 the Defence Secretary made a statement to the House of Commons on the publication of the Defence Investment Plan.
The Defence Secretary said the plan would ensure the Armed Forces have the equipment, technology and support they need to meet
There was a drop in and meet the author on 30 June where The National Literacy Trust highlighted the Summer Reading Challenge.I spoke to the author Nadia Shireen, the author of "Bumble Bear", "Barbara throws a wobbler" and Grimwood.The National Literacy Trust and the Reading Agency are at the fore front of the Year of
There were debates on Monday 29 June 2026 on the following Departments:
1 Cabinet Office: Cabinet Office working to deliver security and resilience and enable the UK to thrive
The House of Commons debated the estimated spending of the Cabinet Office, with a focus on security and resilience. The Cabinet Office works to ensure the Government
I was privileged to speak at the funeral service for Elliot at Christ Church Blakenall presided over by the Revd Helen Babiy:Here is my eulogy to Elliot: Thank you all for coming here today to support our beloved Dorothy, Gerald, Elliot Jnr, Griffiths and Gillian, and Elliot’s grandson Cairo; his sisters-in law, brothers in law and extended