£500 MILLION EXPANSION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 22nd April 2021 The Government has provided £500 million for mental health services to be expanded as part of the Mental Health Recovery Action Plan, which aims to respond to... Westminster News
DELIGHTED TO BE APPOINTED AS A SENIOR FELLOW OF POLICY EXCHANGE 22nd April 2021 I was delighted to be appointed as a Senior Fellow of Policy Exchange this week. One of the topics I mentioned last year in my Maiden Speech in the House of... Westminster News
£280 MILLION BOOST FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES 21st April 2021 As someone with a background in education policy, I'm delighted that the Government has provided councils with an additional £280 million to create new places... Westminster News
NEW 95% MORTGAGE SCHEME LAUNCHED 20th April 2021 The Government has launched a new 95 per cent mortgage scheme this week, designed to help first-time buyers or current homeowners secure a mortgage with just a... Westminster News
NEW SUPPORT FOR DISABLED JOBSEEKERS 19th April 2021 The Government is increasing the number of specialist advisers dedicated to helping disabled jobseekers secure and stay in work, with an additional 315... Westminster News
NEW VICTIMS' CODE COMES INTO FORCE 15th April 2021 I'm pleased to report that a new Victims’ Code has come into force, paving the way for a landmark new Victims’ Law, which Ministers will consult on this summer... Westminster News
NEW BUSINESS GRANTS SCHEME LAUNCHED 14th April 2021 The Restart Grants scheme, designed to support businesses in reopening safely as lockdown restrictions are lifted, is now open for applications. Eligible... Westminster News
NEW HELPLINE TO SUPPORT VICTIMS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND ABUSE IN EDUCATION 14th April 2021 Following the publication of the Government's Tackling Child Sexual Abuse Strategy in January, a new helpline to support potential victims of sexual harassment... Westminster News
RENEWING PASSPORTS 12th April 2021 While holidays overseas are still not permitted, Her Majesty’s Passport Office is urging people not to delay applying for a British passport and to allow more... Westminster News