It was an honour to be appointed by the Speaker to serve on the House of Commons Panel of Chairs in 2020 and to play a key part in legislating for our country and delivering on the Government's programme of work as agreed in the Queen's Speech.
⚽ Securing funding for Wealden Clubs
The non-League football structure across England plays a key role in local communities and is often a starting point for many talented footballers. Grassroots football is at the heart of Wealden sport and I will continue to campaign for improvements to
I believe that Sunday Trading Laws should be suspended for the duration of the Coronavirus public health emergency, to ensure that our key workers have the time they need to stock up on food and other basic products.
Our superb Armed Forces are respected the world over. That is entirely due to the courage, determination, and expertise of the men and women who serve this country in uniform.
We owe our military our security and freedom.
Pubs are the heart of our Wealden communities. I am dedicated to ensuring that the 78 pubs and 8 breweries which are based in Wealden will continue to thrive. Pubs and breweries contribute a huge amount locally, both to the economy and to the social life of the community.
Wealden is a beautiful place, with rolling countryside, stunning forests and energetic towns. Wealden is also home to many amazing farms, which are the lifeblood of rural life. I want to build a Rural Powerhouse, one known for its thriving small businesses, including its farms and vineyards, as for the beauty of its countryside.
The security of the United Kingdom and the British people depends on many things, not least our economic security, but ultimately we depend on the British Armed Forces to keep us safe at home and abroad.
I consider it my first duty to do whatever I have to do to keep the people of Wealden safe. One of the best ways in which I can do that is to support and stand up for our Armed Forces in Parliament.
