Claire meets students at Merstham Park School Tuesday, 7 January, 2025 Before Christmas, I had a fantastic visit to Merstham Park School where I sat with students to hear about their exciting ambitions for a brand-new, state-of-the-art performance centre. While politics can sometimes feel like a pantomime, creating a space where students can learn, grow and express their creative talents is one of the most meaningful investments we can make in their future. I’m... Local News
Discussing SEND at Sunnydown School 9th March 2023 In my ministerial role I spend a lot of time looking at how special schools can help children with special educational and complex needs grow into independent... Local News
Claire stops off to see Meath Green's library bus 3rd March 2023 Nurturing the life-changing habit of reading for pleasure is one of the most precious gifts we can give our children – and I can think of few better ways to do... Local News
Claire thanks staff at Charters Court Care Home 27th February 2023 As an MP, I make a point to get out and see people who might not be able to meet me at my surgeries or when I’m out on visits. A few weeks ago I received a... Local News
Brilliant Book-based events at Horley Library 24th February 2023 Growing up, trips to the library were some of my favourite days and I’ve been a bookworm ever since. I think it’s so important that a love of reading is... Local News
Claire visits SeeAbility in Horley 23rd February 2023 I’m always in awe at the magnificent charities we have locally, and SeeAbility deserve to be celebrated. Their mission is to provide people with learning... Local News
Claire takes Smallfield's concerns to O2 CEO 21st February 2023 Lots of residents in and around Smallfield have got in touch with me to express their frustration with the serious lack of mobile phone signal in the area. Last... Local News
Claire raises SEND parents' group's concerns with Surrey leadership 18th February 2023 A few weeks ago I met the wonderful Woldingham SEND Parent Support Group – local parents of children with special educational needs who wanted to talk to me... Local News
Coalition of Conservative councils launch ULEZ legal challenge 16th February 2023 Excellent news that five Conservative councils - including Surrey - will be challenging Sadiq Khan’s ULEZ expansion in the courts. We’re determined to stop... Local News
New Community Diagnostic Centre coming to Caterham 13th February 2023 I’m delighted that thousands of patients in East Surrey will get quicker access to life-saving tests, scans and checks at new one-stop shop as we are getting a... Local News
