INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SAFELY RESTARTING FROM 17 MAY 7th May 2021 The Transport Secretary has just announced that international travel will begin to safely reopen from 17 May, when the Stay in Britain order comes to an end... Westminster News
TAKE PART IN SHAPING THE WOMEN'S HEALTH STRATEGY 7th May 2021 Some of you may have seen my update last month about the consultation the Government launched on the upcoming Women's Health Strategy. In time, this will set... Westminster News
NEW SCHEME LAUNCHED TO HELP PEOPLE IN PROBLEM DEBT 5th May 2021 We launched Breathing Space yesterday, a scheme designed to help up to 700,000 people struggling with debt problems. The scheme will give those facing financial... Westminster News
£4 MILLION FOR COUNCILS TO HELP FAMILIES RESOLVE PARENTAL CONFLICT 28th April 2021 Councils are now able to apply for funding from a new cash post of almost £4 million to train frontline staff who regularly come into contact with families... Westminster News
COVID-19 SITUATION IN INDIA 26th April 2021 Although it’s not on our doorstep, Britain has one of the largest Indian diasporas with over 1.5 million British Indians here. Like many others, I have been... Westminster News
£500 MILLION EXPANSION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 22nd April 2021 The Government has provided £500 million for mental health services to be expanded as part of the Mental Health Recovery Action Plan, which aims to respond to... Westminster News
DELIGHTED TO BE APPOINTED AS A SENIOR FELLOW OF POLICY EXCHANGE 22nd April 2021 I was delighted to be appointed as a Senior Fellow of Policy Exchange this week. One of the topics I mentioned last year in my Maiden Speech in the House of... Westminster News
£280 MILLION BOOST FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES 21st April 2021 As someone with a background in education policy, I'm delighted that the Government has provided councils with an additional £280 million to create new places... Westminster News
NEW 95% MORTGAGE SCHEME LAUNCHED 20th April 2021 The Government has launched a new 95 per cent mortgage scheme this week, designed to help first-time buyers or current homeowners secure a mortgage with just a... Westminster News