Supporting Michael Sobell at the London Marathon 2026 Friday, 6 March, 2026 Lacing up my running shoes for my fourth London Marathon, I am proud to be fundraising for Michael Sobell House in Northwood. This is an excellent local charity, whose support is invaluable to those living with serious or terminal illness, and their families, in Hillingdon and the surrounding areas. Having recently visited the hospice, I saw first-hand the fantastic work of the team. I therefore... Local News
Pinner Police Station: Second Letter to the Mayor of London 4th February 2026 In November, I wrote to the Mayor of London about the closure of the volunteer-run front desk at Pinner Police Station. It is regretful - but not at all... Local News
Local Government Finance 3rd February 2026 Today, I had the opportunity to scrutinise the Government’s financial settlement on behalf of His Majesty’s Opposition. What we have learnt from this is that... Speeches in Parliament
Mount Vernon Cancer Centre: Meeting with NHS England 3rd February 2026 This afternoon, I met with Ruth Derrett and Jessamy Kinghorn from NHS England to discuss the consultation currently underway to move the Mount Vernon Cancer... Local News
David Simmonds: January 2026 Update 31st January 2026 I am pleased to bring you my January 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
'Hero Discount' Launch at Minori, Hatch End 30th January 2026 This afternoon, I was delighted to attend the launch of the ‘Hero Discount’ at Minori Restaurant in Hatch End. Residents may be familiar with owner Andy Fellini... Local News
The Pantry at Frithwood Primary School, Northwood 30th January 2026 It was a pleasure to meet with Luke Consiglio, CEO of The Pantry, at Frithwood School in Northwood this morning. What started as a sandwich shop in Hayes has... Local News
Michael Sobell House 30th January 2026 At their Christmas market in December, I met Chief Executive of Michael Sobell House, Jane Wheeler, who invited me to visit in the new year. This morning, I was... Local News
Mount Vernon Cancer Centre Consultation 30th January 2026 The East and North Hertfordshire Trust is consulting on proposals to relocate the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre to Watford General, which I know has caused concern... Local News
Save Mount Vernon’s Urgent Care Centre: Update 30th January 2026 Last September, I secured a commitment from the Hillingdon Hospitals Trust to review the impact of the Urgent Care Centre closure at Mount Vernon Hospital. I... Local News
