HM Queen Elizabeth II, 1926-2022 Wednesday, 14 September, 2022 I have been very moved by the Queen’s passing. To me, it felt like losing a family member and in some ways, that’s exactly what she was. Her portrait sat on my grandmother’s wall in India and it was from the Queen that she took her fashion sense. The haircut, the colour blocked dresses, the coats, the handbag. I know how many millions feel similarly about her loss, and how billions more were so... Local News
Claire launches The Friendship Project 19th July 2022 If there is one thing we learnt from the pandemic, it is that the strength of our relationships sit at the heart of what makes us happy and well. Loneliness is... Local News
Statement on the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill 13th June 2022 Unfortunately I didn’t get to speak in last week's Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, as there was a lot of people in the chamber. But I did want to set out my... Westminster News
Statement on upcoming rail strikes 9th June 2022 Network Rail staff, including signallers and emergency response staff, will go on strike on 21, 23 and 25 June. Our local railway staff working for Southern... Local News
Claire speaks at the Community Wealth Fund's parliamentary reception 13th May 2022 It was a pleasure to speak at the Community Wealth Fund's parliamentary reception this week. Before I became an MP, as part of my work on regeneration at the... Westminster News
Claire visits Bloomin' Arts in Lingfield 28th April 2022 My recent visit to Bloomin' Arts was bloomin' wonderful! Their work not only gives people with disabilities access to the arts and a forum to express their... Local News
Claire meets Joannie from Future 4 Fairgrounds with Cllr Lesley Steeds 11th April 2022 Such a pleasure to meet Joannie from Future 4 Fairgrounds with Cllr Lesley Steeds recently. Like many of you, I have so many fond memories of going to the fair... Local News
Claire meets up with local farmers 29th March 2022 I recently met up with local farmers, including Patrick from the brilliant Flower Farm, and the National Farmers' Union. We talked about current issues ranging... Local News
Claire welcomes the Chancellor's Spring Statement 23rd March 2022 The Chancellor has just delivered his Spring Statement to Parliament, which sets out how we will help with the cost of living for working families. We have to... Westminster News
My time in Parliament - Constance 22nd March 2022 On my first day of work experience, I was met outside the Houses of Parliament by Juliet, a member of Claire’s team. I was then taken up to the office where I... Local News
