Health and Social Care Levy Wednesday, 8 September, 2021 It has been clear for some time now that we need to look at how we fund our social care system to support those who need to use it both now and in the future. What was not clear was that we would be faced with a global pandemic which has had a profound impact on our health and social care systems and on our fiscal position as a country. Difficult decisions were always going to have to be made. As... Articles
Comments on CQC report into maternity services 2nd September 2021 It is very concerning to hear that the rating for maternity services has moved from good to requires improvement following an inspection from the Care Quality... Local News
Situation in Afghanistan 18th August 2021 The events we have seen in Afghanistan over recent weeks are truly disturbing. 31 August Yesterday, an appalling terrorist attack outside the Hamid Karzai... Articles
JDE: employees vote overwhelmingly in favour of latest deal 10th August 2021 I am pleased that employees at JDE have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the latest deal negotiated with Unite. The agreed package includes details related to... Articles
2023 Boundary Review: Initial Proposals response 2nd August 2021 I am the Member of Parliament for Banbury and was first elected to the seat in 2015. I represent the two large market towns of Banbury and Bicester... Articles
Visit to the HelloFresh distribution centre in Banbury 29th July 2021 I was delighted to visit one of leading global providers of fresh food at home at their 237,000 square foot distribution centre in Banbury. I was given a tour... Local News
Meeting with BEIS Minister Paul Scully to discuss situation at JDE 29th July 2021 This afternoon, I had a really helpful meeting with BEIS Minister, Paul Scully, to chat about JDE Banbury and discuss the use of fire and rehire tactics. It is... Westminster News
Visit to Banbury-based Adoption UK 28th July 2021 I enjoyed catching up with Adoption UK to discuss the Government’s new National Adoption Strategy which will inject £48 million’s worth of investment into... Articles
Visit to Banbury temporary job centre 27th July 2021 I enjoyed dropping in to the new temporary job centre in Castle Quay Shopping Centre today, to see how everything is going. The new temporary site was launched... Local News
Visit to St Mary Church 27th July 2021 It was great to visit St Mary Church in Banbury this morning to find out how they have been getting on. I enjoyed catching up with Reverend Jeff West who was... Local News
