My News - November 2025 Friday, 7 November, 2025 The financial backdrop as we approach the Autumn Budget is bleak. The Governent has already borrowed just shy of £100bn this financial year, which has added to our national debt. The Chancellor will almost certainly have to raise taxes to make up for a shortfall in government finances, although the blame, of course, is being directed anywhere but at her own financial mismanagement and the failure... Articles
MHCLG Questions: Asylum Support 13th October 2025 Residents will be aware of the challenges facing Hillingdon Council as it supports asylum seekers leaving hotels, perpetuated by the influx of families from the... Local News
Diwali Mela in Pinner 13th October 2025 It was a pleasure to join the We Are Volunteering Together for Service (VTSUK) for their annual Diwali Mela at Pinner Village Hall over the weekend. VTSUK is a... Local News
Conservative Party Conference 2025 8th October 2025 I was delighted to spend the last few days in Manchester at a buoyant party conference. It was a great opportunity to speak with colleagues, business leaders... Westminster News
West Ruislip Portal Site Visit 3rd October 2025 I was pleased to visit HS2’s West Ruislip Portal on this rather rainy morning. While there, I received a comprehensive update on the project and had the chance... Local News
Visit to Harefield Academy 3rd October 2025 It was a pleasure to visit Harefield Academy this afternoon, where I met with Salma Riley (Headteacher), Nigel McLaughlin (Partnership Learning Multi-Academy... Local News
David Simmonds: September 2025 Update 30th September 2025 I am pleased to bring you my September 2025 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
Police Front Counter Closures: Letter Calling for Consultation Response 29th September 2025 Following the announcement that the number of police front counters in London will be reduced, I wrote to the Deputy Mayor for Policing & Crime, Kaya Comer... Local News
Christmas Card Competition 2025 26th September 2025 Residents will be aware that my office has a tradition of holding a Christmas card competition for infant, primary and junior schools across Ruislip, Northwood... Local News
Mount Vernon Urgent Care Centre: Parliament News Article 23rd September 2025 Recently in Parliament, I held an Adjournment debate on urgent care centres in Hillingdon. This was in response to what has been overwhelming public opposition... Articles
