2018 was a very busy year indeed with much to celebrate both locally and nationally. Here are just some of my highlights from last year - in 60 seconds!
Since being elected, I have campaigned tirelessly to ensure that we finally address the issue of congestion on the A40.
I have met with Minsters, bringing the Secretary of State for Transport to the A40 to see the congestion for himself, and have been working with local councils and local
People across West Oxfordshire rely on our railways to get to work and to visit family and friends. With heavy congestion on our main roads, it is essential that we have railways that are fit for the future and a transport system that keeps us moving.
With eight stations in West Oxfordsh
We are lucky in West Oxfordshire to have so many volunteers and groups who want to get involved and make their local community a better place. Since becoming your MP, I have made a strong effort to highlight all the fantastic work they do; it is these community groups that really are the
As a keen conservationist, environmental issues are a priority of mine in Parliament and in West Oxfordshire. One of the reasons West Oxfordshire is so special is the beautiful countryside which surrounds us and the diverse wildlife that inhabits it.
I am delighted that many of the issues I h
As a representative in Parliament for a largely rural constituency, I am acutely aware of a wide variety of issues and concerns which come with modern, rural living. Be that transport links, mobile signal, internet connections and rural schools and shops, and of course wider issues for those w
Local healthcare services are important to us all: doesn’t everyone want to know that, if a loved one falls ill, they will receive the very best care?
I am proud that the UK already has some of the highest animal welfare standards in the world - and these have increased substantially under this Government.
With the geography of our area, many people have to rely on community transport to get to where they need to go, be that to work or the doctors or to visit friends or go shopping.
We are leading the way in West Oxfordshire with groups like OurBus Bartons and West Oxfordshire Community Transport bei
Fast, reliable broadband for local homes and businesses is not a luxury, it is essential. It is a necessity for our ever-growing businesses and for those in isolated villages to remain connected.
I have long argued for and pressed the Government to take a strategic look at the UK's future air capability. It is important that we adopt a long-term, strategic vision that unites military and industry needs. This will provide not only better value for money for the tax payer, but also
We are so lucky to have a wealth of both natural beauty and other attractions which encourage millions of visitors to Oxfordshire each year. With historical attractions such as Blenheim Palace, and family friendly Cotswold Wildlife Park and Crocodiles of the World, our tourist econom
Our community needs a better transport system, from trains and buses to roads and cycling. Living in Bladon, I know first-hand that that congestion on the A40 is a daily issue for many of us, and we need reliable public transport to provide a realistic alternative.
Since becoming your MP, I h
As a father to two young children, and with a wife who is a governor at a local school, I know just how important it is to have superb local schools to choose from, and how crucial education is to every child's development.
West Oxfordshire is a thriving area with many small businesses and I work hard to provide a strong voice for our local wealth creators. I am determined to ensure that our thriving local economy continues to grow, providing even more good jobs for local people.
I have championed West
The armed forces are a key part of the identity of West Oxfordshire. RAF Brize Norton is the largest military air base in Europe and home to a third of the Royal Air Force, and those who live and work at the base contribute strongly to our community.
As the Vice Chair (RAF) for the Armed Forc
I am very aware of concerns raised recently on the freezing of tax thresholds. I am, and always will be, a strong proponent of a low tax economy. I have long called for a clear pathway to be laid out towards lower taxation and lower regulation.
