Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill Wednesday, 15 January, 2025 It became abundantly clear that the Labour Government had manufactured a £2.4 billion black hole in the local government budget. To fill this, the Government is planning on rising the taxes on companies and organisations, whether they are on the high street or out of town. They intend to do this through the Non-Domestic Rating Bill (NDR). Sadly this Bill will burden small and medium-sized... Westminster News
Urgent Question: Planning Committees - Reform 9th December 2024 Over the weekend, it was briefed by Ministers that they were looking to effectively abolish planning committees on local councils. It is evident that they were... Speeches in Parliament
Small Business Saturday 2024 7th December 2024 I was delighted to show my support for Small Business Saturday this morning at Northwood Craft Market, where I spoke with Megan of MCT Creative. Megan has... Local News
Christmas at the Royal Mail Delivery Office in Northwood 3rd December 2024 Following my visit earlier this year, it was great to meet with postal workers at the Northwood Delivery Office this morning to hear more about what it takes to... Local News
Christmas Card Competition: Winner and Runners Up Announced 2nd December 2024 My annual Christmas card competition is now in its fifth year, and I am always thrilled with the number of children who want to get involved. Looking through... Local News
David Simmonds: November 2024 Update 30th November 2024 I am pleased to bring you my November 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
Tesco Winter Food Collection 29th November 2024 It was great to join the team at Tesco in Pinner Green this morning to promote their Winter Food Collection, which is taking place between 28 and 30 November... Local News
The Pembroke Centre Paediatric Clinic 28th November 2024 Following my visit earlier in the month, I was pleased to visit the Pembroke Centre in Ruislip Manor again this morning to see the running of the paediatric... Local News
Kim Leadbeater's Assisted Dying Bill 28th November 2024 Many constituents have been in touch to share their views about Labour MP Kim Leadbeater's Assisted Dying Bill. Those constituents have represented a balance of... Westminster News
Battersea Parliamentary Reception 26th November 2024 It was a pleasure to drop-in to the Battersea Parliamentary reception this afternoon. In addition to the event being an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of... Westminster News
