Column for Bexhill Observer - Why Jury Trials Matter and Why Parliament Is Pushing Back 15th January 2026 As Parliament returns after the Christmas recess, it has been considering an important issue that will continue to be discussed in the months ahead. As Shadow... Opinions
Column for Bexhill and Battle Observer - Government Must Present A Clear and Credible Plan for Water 23rd July 2025 Having clean water is important to everyone in the UK, especially for coastal communities such as ours. Whether you are wanting to go into the sea on a sunny... Opinions
My Column for the Bexhill Observer - Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of VE Day 16th May 2025 Often when people think of our area’s history, the first thing that usually comes to mind is the Battle of Hastings. But last Thursday, the country came... Opinions
New Bexhill Mental Health Hospital will provide high quality care 2nd May 2025 I recently visited the construction site of the new mental health hospital in Bexhill which is being built on Mount View Road in north Bexhill, opposite the new... Opinions
My column for Bexhill News (May 2025) - Campaign for Bexhill Post Office continues as Banking Hub is welcomed 1st May 2025 As many readers of Bexhill News will know, the Post Office has recently announced that it will close all of its directly-managed Post Offices, and this includes... Opinions
My recent visit to British Gypsum 15th April 2025 Earlier this month, I visited British Gypsum’s impressive site near Robertsbridge, a true cornerstone of East Sussex’s economy and a vital local employer. The... Opinions
Celebrating the local tourism industry and looking forward to Bexhill Jobs Fair 13th March 2025 Friday 14 March marks the start of English Tourism Week which runs from 14th to 23rd March. This important week in the local tourism calendar is a great way to... Opinions
Tackling the ongoing issue of water pollution 24th January 2025 As the days grow longer, many of us are looking forward to spending more time on our beautiful beaches. One of my top priorities as MP for Bexhill and Battle is... Opinions
Looking forward to 2025 and setting priorities 10th January 2025 Let me begin by wishing readers a Happy New Year! The start of a New Year is generally a positive time for many and some of you will have made New Year... Opinions