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In August 2020, the Government announced significant reforms to the planning system, through the publication of its 'Planning for the Future' whitepaper...

Australia is one of the UK’s closest allies, of course. We share a head of state, the same language and very much the same values. Our people also enjoy deep...

Today, I met with Rishi Sunak to discuss economic priorities. I made the case for those who have been excluded from coronavirus support, and also expressed the...

Please listen to my interview below.

On 14th June, the Prime Minister announced a delay to the roadmap for easing coronavirus restrictions that was announced on Monday 14th June. To be absolutely...

I have today written to the Prime Minister in support of choirs, both in Somerton & Frome and across the country. You can read my letter below:

Today, I spoke in a Westminster Hall debate in Parliament, making the point that the contention of covid restrictions beyond 21st June will harm lives and...

*Note of clarification: In Somerton and Frome, more than 90% of households do not have access to gigabit broadband. However, over 82% have access to superfast...

In market towns across Somerton and Frome, the high street is the engine room of the local economy, but also the hub of the community – as was evident at the...