It was great to open the inaugural Innovation Zero Congress this morning at the Olympia London. With over 11,000 registered attendees, the Congress will bring together innovators, policymakers and public + private sector organisations to drive the low carbon transformation.
Thrilled that my Private Members bill on fair arbitration for those affected by new electricity transmission (pylons) has passed all its Parliamentary stages. It is now awaiting Royal Assent, after which it will become law.
Recent global events not least the Ukraine War, the impacts of rising energy costs and drought conditions in countries like Spain that supplies us with much fruit and veg, have really brought home to us how crucial our home-produced crops are.
Wells MP James Heappey has welcomed the news announced today that the £2 bus fare will be extended until October, with it then rising to £2.50 until November.
Keeping people safe is one of the highest priorities for the Government. It understands that protecting people - especially the victims of crime - is paramount to ensuring that we live in a secure, well-functioning society.
Burnham-on-Sea MP James Heappey has been clear there is 'still work to do' to ensure Burnham Medical Centre improves to the level it needs to, after a challenging few years for the practice.
After the real problems caused by Covid-19, the Government has acted urgently to develop a Delivery Plan for Recovering Access to Primary Care. Many dozens of constituents have written to me over their concerns and fears so it is important that reforms are being made.
Taunton Deane MP Rebecca Pow recently organised a roundtable with Health and Secondary Care Minister, Will Quince MP and the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust leadership team.
