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At the beginning of this year, I met with a group of sixth form students from one of Chelmsford’s schools.  Before answering the questions they had prepared for me, I asked them for their advice.  Taking over the classroom white board, I wrote a list of issues that I had been asked to help resolv

It was good to join our local police team recently on a Sunday afternoon.

I continue to focus on delivering infrastructure in Chelmsford as I know how important this is to local residents.   I recently visited the Beaulieu Station site where work is continuing at pace.  The station remains on track to complete by the end of 2025.

 I recently visited Chelmsford Prison. I have always been concerned about levels of violence in our prison, particularly the risk of violence against officers. I was pleased to hear that improvements have been made since my last visit.

Parliamentary terms tend to mirror those of our schools and this week Parliament has been in recess over half term.  MPs often chose to do different things with this time.  Maybe its an overseas visit, or a chance to catch up with a project, time in the constituency or perhaps a break.   I spent

It was good news to hear that Domestic Abuse rates have dropped in Essex. I recently met the team at Essex Police  who specialise in tackling domestic abuse. They have been working hand in hand with Next Chapter, an organisation that supports victims.

I was incredibly lucky to have been picked in a ballot of MPs to be able to stand on the pavement outside Parliament during the Coronation procession.   An experience I will never forget.

Recently I joined a big police operation in Chelmsford focusing on keeping people safe in the night time economy. There was a very significant police presence.

This week has been very busy in Westminster with a new budget and a major vote on the Government’s Illegal Migration Bill.

Monday brought the excellent news that the Prime Minister has come to agreement with the EU on a new set of arrangements for Northern Ireland, the so called “Windsor Framework”.