Fenland Golden Age Fair Friday, 6 December, 2024 Fenland’s Golden Age Fairs are a fantastic way of bringing lots of local groups together to support older residents, and so it was great to join over 30 organisations at the Christmas edition at the Hudson Leisure Centre. Thanks to the year 1 students from Wisbech Grammar School who sung carols, to Santa who came to hand out some of the 200 gift wrapped boxes, and to all the helpers who gave their... Local News
Labour have failed to stop the Family Farm Tax 5th December 2024 Labour have failed to take the opportunity in Parliament to vote to stop the damaging Family Farm Tax, despite the numerous practical concerns raised by farmers... Local News
Assisted Dying Bill 29th November 2024 Today’s debate in the House of Commons is a particularly important one for many people. I’ve set out the reasons for my vote against the Assisted Dying Bill Local News
Visit to Burrowmoor Primary School 29th November 2024 It was a pleasure to return to Burrowmoor Primary School in March to meet the school ambassadors, who gave me an excellent tour of the school. The visit was an... Local News
Defibrillators can save lives, as Rob Skoulding knows first hand. 28th November 2024 In 2021 Rob suffered a heart attack and his life was saved by a defibrillator. This was in stark contrast to his earlier experience, when in 2009 Rob’s father... Local News
Fenland Culture Fund Round 2 open 22nd November 2024 Fenland District Council’s Fenland Culture Fund is now open for applications, with grants of up to £2,000 available to support the arts, culture, and heritage... Local News
Fenland Farmers in London 19th November 2024 The #FamilyFarmTax is not only creating huge uncertainty and alarm within farming, it is impacting wider rural businesses that provide services to farms as... Local News
Meeting local farmers 18th November 2024 It is good to meet with local farmers ahead of the farming protests tomorrow which I will be joining. I am expecting a good turnout of Fenland farmers based on... Local News
My article in the Daily Express 14th November 2024 No one could doubt farmers are some of the most hard-working people in the country. Yet they have been completely let down by this Government. Read my piece in... Local News
New cookery school opening 14th November 2024 The Ferry Project in Wisbech has significantly benefited the lives of countless homeless individuals throughout the years. It was a pleasure to return and catch... Local News