Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill Tuesday, 30 April, 2024 In Parliament, I have had yet another opportunity to scrutinise the Safety of Rwanda Bill. During its revision by the House of Lords, MPs had decisively rejected the proposed amendments. Readers will know that I am broadly supportive of the Bill, yet I have sought to push the Government into some minor amendments to strengthen the legislation. My constituents will know that I am particularly keen... Speeches in Parliament
Education Questions: School Places 29th April 2024 Since my time on Hillingdon Council, I have had a keen interest in education affairs. During my time on the Council, I saw the demand for school places rise and... Speeches in Parliament
Updated Statement on Gaza and Campaign Responses 12th April 2024 My statement on the situation in Gaza April 7 marked six months since the atrocities of October 7 and the humanitarian crisis that has since unfolded in Gaza... Opinions
My News, April 2024 11th April 2024 With the UK entering a technical recession last month, there has been a lot of focus in recent months on the state of the economy. Over the last four years... Articles
Pinn Meadows to benefit from Natural Flood Management programme 1st April 2024 I am pleased to share that residents in Hillingdon will benefit from the Government’s £25 million Natural Flood Management programme, which aims to use natural... Local News
David Simmonds: March 2024 Update 29th March 2024 I am pleased to bring you my March 2024 Update. As ever, if you would like to sign up to my mailing list, you can do so on this page or by emailing david... Newsletters
Crime Survey: Results 27th March 2024 Last month, I published a survey on local crime with the aim of learning more about the most pressing concerns of residents across Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner... Local News
Meeting with Salam London 26th March 2024 We are approaching six months since the atrocities of October 7 and the humanitarian crisis that has since unfolded in Gaza. I am continuing to receive an... Local News
Defence Questions: Humanitarian Aid 25th March 2024 Many constituents have written to me since the beginning of October about the situation in the Levant. This is a deeply emotive issue amongst residents. There... Speeches in Parliament
My News, March 2024 15th March 2024 I am delighted that the Queen’s Head in Pinner has been awarded the British Institute of Innkeeping’s Sustainability Champion Award, highlighting the excellent... Articles