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Monday 22nd March I head off towards London for the last week of the Parliamentary term before the Easter recess. It is now a year since I have been a Minister...

Monday 15th March The lockdown continues but it is good to see signs of spring, blossom on trees and daffodils blooming. From the Zoom of the kitchen table I...

You may know that I have long believed we need more reliable, regular and affordable bus services in Chelmsford. The new #NationalBusStrategy announced today is...

Some thoughts on my visit to Boswells and Columbus School College, earlier this week - and to hear from students and staff how happy they are to be back. Thank...

Monday 22nd February Up early to travel to Westminster. It is going to be a very busy week in the Department for Education. The Prime Minster is going to...

Monday 22nd February Up early to travel to Westminster. It is going to be a very busy week in the Department for Education. The Prime Minster is going to...

Monday 8th February Parliamentary scrutiny of Government is a key part of our democracy, it’s important that MPs can hold ministers to account. Select...

Monday 1st February It's Children’s Mental Health Week and I have been thinking so much about the children and young people who are struggling with their...

Monday 18th January I set off before dawn to get to Westminster as it is the turn of Education Ministers to answer questions from colleagues in the House of...