The highlight of this week was listening to President Zelensky in Westminster Hall on Wednesday. It was clear that he had a shopping list of equipment he wanted, including fighter planes, but it was very moving to hear him praise the bravery of his soldiers.
I’ve been pleased to go to various events in Westminster this week for #nationalapprenticeshipweek Apprenticeships make such a positive impact on communities, businesses and the wider economy. It is such a great opportunity for gong people and there are so many options out there.
Privileged to be in Westminster Hall today to listen to President Zelensky. A very brave and inspirational man. He talked about how aggression must be defeated and freedom will win. We announced today that we will be training more Ukrainian forces especially in fighter jets and the Marines.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight constabulary is one of the lowest-funded police forces by central Government. This was published in On the Wight: https://o
Last week I spoke in the Public Accounts Committee and then to Mark D'Arcy about the Restoration and Renewal of Parliament. Check it out below
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Today I asked the Home Secretary, the Rt Hon Suella Braverman, about funding for Hampshire and Isle of Wight constabulary, one of the lowest funded by central government.
Thank you to all the organisations that had a stall at my Older Persons Fair in Wickham. It was incredibly useful for networking and providing valuable information for people wanting to know more about access to services and help - not all just for older people.
