My News - May 2026 Tuesday, 12 May, 2026 Completing a fourth London Marathon is no small feat, and this year’s run carried particular local significance. Finishing in 6 hours, 35 minutes and 5 seconds, the effort was dedicated to raising funds for Michael Sobell Hospice in Northwood, a charity, which I know, is held in high regard across our community. Having previously supported a mix of local and national causes, this year’s focus... Articles
MHCLG Questions: Council Tax 13th April 2026 Over the last year, I have spoken at length about the challenges facing local authorities up and down the country. The failure of this Labour Government to... Westminster News
David Simmonds: Easter 2026 Update 31st March 2026 I am pleased to bring you my Easter 2026 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
Relaunch of Waitrose, Ruislip 27th March 2026 This morning, I was glad to attend the relaunch of Waitrose in Ruislip, which has been undergoing refurbishment since the end of January. Also in attendance... Local News
Point of Order: Local Government Reorganisation 25th March 2026 My constituents will be aware that the Government is pressing ahead with a top-down approach to devolution. While this doesn’t affect London Boroughs, it will... Westminster News
Home Office Questions: Asylum Accommodation 23rd March 2026 Hillingdon is facing exceptional financial pressure due to the Government’s failure to support asylum seekers. London has a long history of welcoming different... Speeches in Parliament
Oorvi Desai Boutique in Eastcote 20th March 2026 It was a pleasure to meet with Oorvi Desai at her bridalwear boutique - Oorvi Desai London - on Field End Road, Eastcote, this afternoon. Oorvi specialises in... Local News
NatWest Eastcote Branch Closure: Banking Hub Campaign 20th March 2026 In February, I wrote to NatWest to raise residents’ concerns about the closure of its branch on Field End Road. Disappointingly, it appears that this decision... Local News
NatWest Eastcote Branch Closure: Letter Response 19th March 2026 Residents have understandably been concerned by the news that NatWest will be closing its Field End Road branch in May. I wrote to the Director of Public Policy... Local News
My News (Northwood) - March 2026 18th March 2026 The NHS is consulting on plans to move the Cancer Centre at Mount Vernon Hospital to Watford General. At the same time, the Labour Government has delayed the... Articles
