Welcoming Nuclear, Calling for an End to Ground Mounted Solar Tuesday, 10 June, 2025 I have long said nuclear is the answer to our energy future. So credit where it is due, I welcome the Government’s announcement on nuclear today. However, the Secretary of State persists with also ploughing on with ground mounted solar, which is inefficient and trashes our countryside. Nuclear works 24/7, wind and solar doesn’t. A point I put to Ed Miliband earlier. Speeches in Parliament
Proposing Amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill 9th June 2025 My speech urging greater protection for the Buckinghamshire countryside and our farmland in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. A tight squeeze to get... Speeches in Parliament
Mid Bucks Community Hero Awards - Round One Winner (June 2025) 9th June 2025 We have a winner for the first round of the Mid Bucks Community Hero Awards. Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations - your stories of local kindness... Local News
Challenging Pensions Minister on Detail of Winter Fuel U-turn 9th June 2025 Today the Government has performed a screeching u-turn on winter fuel payments, restoring the payment for pensioners earning below £35,000. Their hokey-cokey... Speeches in Parliament
BBC Politics South 8th June 2025 It was great to appear on BBC Politics South on Sunday. You can watch the episode here. Opinions
Community Walk in Botolph Claydon with Claydons Solar Action Group 8th June 2025 Pleased to join today’s community walk in Botolph Claydon, organised by the Claydons Solar Action Group, to demonstrate how much of our countryside is at risk... Local News
Opening Bradenham Fete and Presentation of Prizes 8th June 2025 A privilege to ring the bell to formally open the Bradenham Fete this afternoon and also present the prizes for the fancy dress completion. A fantastic... Local News
Visit to Naphill for Classics on the Crick 8th June 2025 Lovely afternoon in Naphill for Classics On The Crick. A superb classic car show, in aid of the wonderful Thames Valley Air Ambulance - well done to all the... Local News
Opening the St Leonards Fete 7th June 2025 A pleasure to open the St Leonards Fete on Saturday. A superb traditional fete with fun for all ages. Thank you to the organisers and all stallholders for a... Local News
Raising Safety Concerns Over Battery Storage Sites 5th June 2025 This afternoon I spoke in a debate raising significant concerns over battery energy storage sites - such as the ones we are seeing proposed in the Claydons and... Speeches in Parliament
