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
Putting the Post Office scandal right 10th January 2024 Many of you have got in touch with me to share your horror over the Post Office Horizon scandal, one of the worst miscarriages of justice in British history... Westminster News
Rolling out free childcare for 2 year olds 3rd January 2024 When I was at the Department for Education, I worked very hard to launch the biggest expansion of childcare ever - saving families in East Surrey and across... Westminster News
Oxted resident, Camilla Bowry, awarded OBE 30th December 2023 Congratulations to Oxted resident Camilla Bowry, who has been awarded an OBE in The King's New Year Honours for services to young people, education and the... Local News
Claire visits Caterham Foodbank 23rd December 2023 This Christmas, 300 families will receive a Christmas hamper from the Caterham Foodbank, who will deliver fun and cheer to those in need. I popped in last week... Local News
Claire releases her 2023 Annual Review 22nd December 2023 With another year drawing to a close, I've just put the finishing touches to my annual review - bringing together my local and national highlights of 2023. My... Local News
Claire visits Surrey Specialist School Phase Council 13th December 2023 Fantastic to join special school teachers and heads from East Surrey and across the county at the Surrey Specialist School Phase Council last week. I spend... Local News
Tessa wins Claire's Christmas card competition 7th December 2023 And the winner is… I’m thrilled to share that this brilliantly funny design by Tessa from Class 6D at Meath Green Junior School won my Christmas card... Local News
Claire visits Holloway Wright Hair 2nd December 2023 Today is Small Business Saturday, where we celebrate all that small and medium sized businesses contribute to our economy and our communities. This year I want... Local News
Fuel prices fall sharply 25th November 2023 Our plan to call out rip-off petrol prices is working. The AA says fuel retailers are now slashing prices twice as fast as before - with 3.75p off a litre in... Westminster News
