David calls on new Culture Secretary support live events sector Thursday, 16 September, 2021 The live music sector has faced an incredibly challenging 18 months and while I strongly welcome government interventions such as the Culture Recovery Fund and Live Events Reinsurance Scheme, VAT on tickets for live music is set to double by the end of this month. As events return to force, I've asked the Government consider a permanent extension of VAT relief on live music tickets to aid the... Speeches in Parliament
David progresses campaign to tackle phosphates issue 12th September 2021 I'm acutely aware of the phosphates neutrality crisis which is currently preventing planning permissions from being granted across much of Somerset and finding... Westminster News
David pressures Housing Minister on phosphates issue 12th September 2021 I'm acutely aware of the phosphates neutrality crisis which is currently preventing planning permissions from being granted across much of Somerset and finding... Local News
David visits Frome Cheese Show 11th September 2021 It was a delight to visit the Frome Cheese Show today, as indeed it is every year! My dog Michael tried to score some ice cream for dogs - I have to say he's... Local News
David visits Westmoor 10th September 2021 Today I visited the amazing epicentre of Somerset cider brandy to discuss potential threats to this most special part of Somerset. And, of course, to talk cider... Local News
David leads debate on housing in the South West 7th September 2021 The South West is a wonderful place to live and work, but it is becoming increasingly unaffordable for local people to own or rent a home. Many are being priced... Speeches in Parliament
Statement on the situation in Afghanistan 17th August 2021 The situation in Afghanistan is tragic, and it is clear there has been a terrible miscalculation in the withdrawal of allied forces. The shocking scenes coming... Articles
David secures vital support for the music industry 6th August 2021 I welcome the recent announcement of a Government-backed insurance scheme for live events as well as confirmation of visa-free travel for performers in many EU... Westminster News
David welcomes £7.4m for flood defences in Somerton & Frome 29th July 2021 I'm absolutely delighted that the Somerton and Frome constituency will benefit from £7,405,508 of Government funding into flood protection schemes. This funding... Local NewsWestminster News
Vaccine certification for social events - my thoughts 29th July 2021 I should make it very clear that I do not believe that vaccine passports offer either the safest or most appropriate way forward when it comes to admittance to... Articles
