The Chancellor’s second package of support marshalled up to £330bn of guaranteed loans for a business sector facing shutdown of many enterprises. It offered a welcome holiday for all businesses in the worst affected sectors from business rates for a y… read more
Some constituents asked me to take up the issue of accidents on smart motorways where a vehicle has come to a halt on the inside lane. The Transport Secretary responded to general concern and held an inquiry. The investigation showed that smart motorw… read more
I try to accept interviews on topics I know something about and have well based or distinctive views on. Usually the media want to offer an interview on a topic where I am not an expert where they think I will have difficulty supporting the position o… read more
Yesterday the Health Secretary explained the government’s approach to the virus, going a long way to cut contacts between people to slow or prevent contagion. The measures mean the effective closure of a huge part of our economy in sport, leisure, cul… read more
I have recently heard from a local coach company of the difficulties imposed by new government regulations on coach operators. The company concerned had bought a new coach fleet to comply with low emissions standards, only be told that there is now an… read more