Funding for Bicester to Bletchley rail link Saturday, 23 January, 2021 The Transport Secretary has announced a £760 million funding boost for the delivery of the next phase of East-West Rail. This new funding will create 1,500 skilled jobs and reinstate direct rail services between Bicester and Bletchley for the first time since 1968. It marks an important milestone in the delivery of East West Rail, which will provide better connectivity along the Oxford-Cambridge... Local News
Covid-19 Business Grants 21st January 2021 I know how hard local businesses have been hit by the return to national restrictions. From the emails and conversations I have had with constituents, I know... Local News
Visit to Bicester Vaccination Centre 20th January 2021 On Saturday I visited the Bicester Vaccination Centre at Bicester Heritage. The site is run by nurses and clinicians from the three Bicester GP practices... Local News
Finmere landfill update 7th January 2021 Just before Christmas I met the Environment Agency and the Director of Opes MRF 2013 Ltd (the operator of the Finmere Landfill Facility) to discuss ongoing... Local News
Schools remain open for vulnerable pupils and children of critical workers 6th January 2021 Following news earlier this week I wanted to reassure parents that schools remain open for vulnerable pupils and children of critical workers, as do special... Local News
Support for Businesses 5th January 2021 The pandemic has had a profound impact on our businesses. I know from the emails and conversations I have had with constituents that so many have been doing... Local News
Return to National Lockdown 5th January 2021 I am deeply disappointed that we have had to return to a national lockdown. However, I know the decision was not taken lightly. We have seen a rapid rise in... Local News
Brexit deal agreed 24th December 2020 Today's news that a UK and EU post-Brexit trade deal has been agreed comes as a great relief. Brexit has always meant different things to many of us. It has... Westminster News
Oxfordshire to move to Tier 4 on Boxing Day 23rd December 2020 I share my constituents’ disappointment at today’s announcement that Oxfordshire will be moving to Tier 4 restrictions on Boxing Day. However, the infection... Local News
Support over the Christmas period 23rd December 2020 The past year has been difficult for us all, but I know many will be feeling especially lonely this Christmas. We have all had to make changes to our festive... Local News
