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
Surrey roads resurfaced 11th April 2024 In November, the Prime Minister announced a massive injection of £8.3 billion into road resurfacing projects across England, funded by cancelling the second... Local News
The next stage of our childcare rollout begins 2nd April 2024 During my time as Children’s Minister, so many parents in East Surrey told me how much this huge expansion will help with their family finances. I'm proud that... Westminster News
Claire writes to Ofgem to tackle unfair high standing charges 30th March 2024 I know many families in East Surrey and across the country feel that high standing charges are unfair and make it harder for them to cut down their monthly bill... Westminster News
Claire visits Reigate School of Art to see the students' Coronation Scroll 28th March 2024 Reigate School of Art at East Surrey College is home to the only Heraldic Art, Calligraphy & Illumination course in the country. This beautiful heritage craft... Local News
Record £850 million funding boost for SEND places 26th March 2024 When I was Children's Minister, I heard from many families with SEND children that it often felt like an uphill battle to get the support they need. I was very... Westminster News
Thames Water agree to complete Ship Hill works 2 weeks earlier 22nd March 2024 Welcome news for Tatsfield residents. Local News
Inflation down to 3.4% 20th March 2024 This is great news for families in East Surrey and across the country - and in two weeks, the average household energy bill will fall by almost £250 a year... Westminster News
Claire announces Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund 18th March 2024 Our Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund is helping families to keep their homes warm and their bills down. We want to support hard-working families to make... Westminster News
Oxted and Hurst Green launch community effort to improve CCTV 15th March 2024 This is such an important community effort to improve CCTV in Oxted, deterring crime and antisocial behaviour - well done to Peter Giles, Adrian Pointer, and... Local News
