Response to the Buckinghamshire Local Plan Regulation 19 Consultation Friday, 4 September, 2026 Protecting our Buckinghamshire countryside has always been my top priority. The top down centralised housing targets from the Labour Government (which would be even higher under the Lib Dems) are utterly appalling and unacceptable. Government have forced our Council to produce a local plan on these numbers. No one in the council wants to do this - but are under a legal obligation to do so. We must... Local News
Meeting with Wrong Plan Wrong Site on Asylum Camp at MOD Bicester 4th September 2026 This afternoon, I met with Janet and Deborah from the Wrong Plan Wrong Site action group, campaigning against the totally inappropriate proposal by the... Local News
Angela Rayner and Labour Government Handing Local Decision-Making to Central Government 3rd September 2026 Beyond parody in the House of Commons this afternoon. Angela Rayner had the audacity to say she wanted to put power in every postcode — yet the reality of what... Speeches in Parliament
Church Commissioners Questions - CofE Support for Local Schemes like Princes Risborough Lighthouse 3rd September 2026 Over the summer, I was delighted to visit Princes Risborough Lighthouse for their opening and closing ceremonies (including getting gunged as part of the fun)... Speeches in Parliament
Victory for Local Community as Hornage Anaerobic Digester Proposals are Rejected 2nd September 2026 Having spent much of the earlier part of the day alongside campaigners, parish councillors and Long Crendon Councillor Clive Harriss at the Buckinghamshire... Local News
Sudden Cardiac Death: Young People 1st September 2026 Earlier this week, I led a debate in Parliament on sudden cardiac death in young people. The debate was inspired by constituents who tragically lost their 17... Speeches in Parliament
Little Missenden Playground Opening 1st September 2026 A huge pleasure to formally open the new playground at Little Missenden this morning. Fantastic work by Little Missenden Parish Council, who should be proud of... Local News
Pressing the Prime Minister to Reverse Decision on Asylum Centre at MOD Bicester 1st September 2026 The siting of an asylum centre at MOD Bicester, just over the Buckinghamshire border is absurd. It is a totally unsuitable location, with serious threats to... Speeches in Parliament
Visit to Hawridge and Cholesbury Annual Fête 31st August 2026 Great fun at the Hawridge and Cholesbury Annual Fête this afternoon. Rat splatting, skittles, Ellesborough Silver Band and a great pint! Thank you to all the... Local News
High Praise for the FUZE Centre in Haddenham 28th August 2026 Absolutely loved my visit to The FUZE Centre in Haddenham this morning. An incredible fusion of a museum of computing and gaming, coupled with inspirational... Local News