Meeting John Barnes 19th August 2023 Great to chew the fat with footballing legend of my youth John about all things Newcastle United, grassroots football investment in North West Durham and... Westminster News
Results day today! 17th August 2023 Well done to each and every one of you that received your A-Levels, T-Levels & Vocational Results today! To finish your studies is a real milestone achievement... Westminster News
Supporting Ukraine 9th August 2023 As we all know, Russia has launched a merciless invasion on land, sea and air against Ukraine. As well as attacking democracy itself, Putin has weaponised... Westminster News
Improving Accessibility on our Buses! 4th August 2023 Improving Accessibility on our Buses! As the Transport Minister in charge of buses, there are few things more important to me than ensuring buses are accessible... Westminster News
Joining CPTPP - £12 Trillion trading block of emerging economies 18th July 2023 As a result of leaving the EU, we are now able to forge our own trade deals that better fit the UK’s ambitions for the future. Looking further afield than the... Westminster News
Our NHS at 75 5th July 2023 Today is the 75th anniversary of our NHS. To celebrate I was joined by local County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust Community Matron, Louise West, at a... Westminster News
Father's Day 18th June 2023 Happy Father’s Day to my dad who has always been incredibly supportive of me and my brothers He’s a never-ending source of support - and always has an opinion... Westminster News
Illegal Vape Crackdown 13th June 2023 Vaping can be a really positive way to get people to cut down smoking. However, the marketing and the illegal sales of vapes to children is completely... Westminster News
Cash in the Community 9th June 2023 Richard is in Parliament with other like-minded MPs and campaigners progressing his agenda to protect cash in the community. Access to cash is the lifeblood for... Westminster News