Pocket Parks Funding to help voluntary community groups build or regenerate parks across England. 31st October 2019 Pocket Parks Funding The Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has launched a £1.35 million ‘Pocket Parks’ fund to help voluntary community groups build or... Opinions
The government is seeking your views on what you would like to see in the 2019 Budget. 22nd October 2019 The government encourages open and transparent policy-making, and welcomes original and innovative ideas. Your views will be considered by HM Treasury as part... Opinions
Good luck Derby 7th June 2018 Thank goodness that is over. There was almost an audible united sigh of relief across Derby when Ranjit Banwait was kicked out of office after years of... Opinions
Giving up plastic for Lent! 26th February 2018 From tissues to toothpaste to buying flowers for my daughter-in-law - never has the abundance of one-use plastic become more obvious than during the past week... Opinions
Happy New Year! 3rd January 2018 At the beginning of every year, most of us will vow to change our lives for what we perceive to be the better, as if, with the advent of January 1, our slate is... Opinions
Mid Derbyshire MP stars on Sunday Politics Show 5th December 2017 It was great to be part of the panel for the BBC East Midlands, Sunday Politics Show last week. This was a jam packed show and we discussed a number of topical... Opinions
Mid-Derbyshire MP reflects on 'Metro Strategy' 30th November 2017 If you live in Belper, this week you could be forgiven for thinking you are on the moon not nine miles from Derby. You have been ignored in the future plans... Opinions
Politics is just for white old men, right? 30th November 2017 Please watch Didda's video on gender equality. Didda is 18 years old and from Iceland. She has produced this video in relation to the Girls2Leader programme... Opinions
Helping the world’s poorest girls go to school is a moral imperative for Britain. 22nd November 2017 Article for the Times co-authored by Pauline Latham OBE MP and David Lammy MP (Labour MP for Tottenham) The education we receive as children is a cornerstone of... Opinions
