On 6th February 2023, south-eastern Turkey and northern Syria were hit by the most powerful earthquake in the region for over 80 years. This was quickly followed by a further earthquake and hundreds of aftershocks.
As part of my ongoing work to close the employment gap for autistic people and those with other neurodivergent needs, I met with Dan Harris from the Charity Neurodiversity in Business in Westminster last week, and I was very impressed with the amazing progress this charitable organisation is making.
In Swindon, we have a great tradition of support for our armed forces, with serving members, plus a significant number of veterans living locally, and on Armistice Day, I was pleased to take part in a moving and poignant Act of Remembrance at the Swindon Cenotaph.
The unopposed election of Rishi Sunak as Conservative Party Leader and our next Prime Minister is an important and positive step forward, as we deal with the economic uncertainty that affects all of us.
Thanks to tireless fundraising and Government funding, the new centre will be open from July
A number of concerned residents have been in touch with me about the future of the West Swindon Post Office based in the shopping centre.
I was honoured to lay a wreath with other community representatives at Swindon Cenotaph on Sunday morning.
Here in Swindon, we know from our own tragic experience how important the issue of passenger safety in taxis and private hire vehicles is.
It was great to be out and about in Old Town over the weekend talking to local residents and businesses alike about how the Budget and Spending Review will have a positive impact here in Swindon.
The past couple of weeks in the world of politics have been tough – with the sad death of James Brokenshire and the truly horrific killing of Sir David Amess.
