Our Man in Westminster - New Dementia Treatments 11th January 2024 With Parliament returning this week I am taking the opportunity to hold a debate on the increasingly important and always difficult subject of dementia. I have... Local News
Select Committee Update – Women’s Sport 9th January 2024 Today the CMS Committee held its fifth and final evidence session on its inquiry into Women’s Sport. We heard from two panels today. In the first panel, we... Westminster News
Damian Green will hold a debate on New Dementia Treatments on Thursday 11th January 9th January 2024 Following World Alzheimer’s Month in September 2023 and the recent developments of two new treatments that slow the progress of Alzheimer’s disease, Damian... Westminster News
Our Man in Westminister - Addressing concerns about local postal services 14th December 2023 As this is my last column before Christmas I will talk about the seasonal topic of Christmas cards. Sadly I won’t be doing this with any festive good cheer, as... Articles
Select Committee Update – BBC Chair: Pre-appointment Hearing 13th December 2023 Today the CMS Committee held a pre-appointment scrutiny hearing of Dr Samir Shah CBE, following the Government’s announcement that he is the preferred candidate... Westminster News
Select Committee Update – Creator Remuneration 12th December 2023 Today the CMS Committee held its second non-inquiry session into “Creator remuneration”. We heard from three panels todays. In the first panel we heard from... Westminster News
Our Man in Westminster - Marking the festive season at the Carnival of the Baubles 30th November 2023 Being a Member of Parliament brings a range of varied experiences, but it is fair to say that walking in a procession behind a giant mechanical fox has been one... Articles
The Social Care Workforce in Kent 30th November 2023 One of the central points of my Social Care Campaign was the need for reform to the social care workforce and how we need both more workers and better paid ones... Local News
Select Committee Update – The Work of Channel 4 28th November 2023 Today the CMS Committee held a regular scrutiny session to examine Channel 4’s annual performance. We heard from Alex Mahon (Chief Executive, Channel 4) and Sir... Westminster News