I moved to Sutton back in 1987, building a small business and raising a family. Both my children were born in St Helier Hospital and educated in Sutton schools. I understand the local issues that concern you because I shop in the same shops and drive on the same roads.
A regular volunteer at St Helier Hospital, a school governor, a governor at SCOLA and a former Councillor in Sutton, I have a record of standing up for local people.
I remain determined to provide the people of Sutton with a strong voice in Westminster.
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Discussing the A217/A232 crossroads with TfL
On Monday I met with Transport for London (TfL) along with the local Conservative London Assembly Member, Steve O’Connell, to discuss the A217/A232 crossroads.
Major step forward in securing healthcare in Sutton
I am pleased that the Epsom & St Helier NHS Trust are seeking opinions from Sutton residents about the future of healthcare in the borough, making it clear that St Helier hospital will stay open.
Second round of consultation on Southern and Thameslink timetable
Last year, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), the parent company of Southern and Thameslink, launched a consultation which sets out proposed changes to the timetable which will be operated by GTR in 2018. The second phase of their consultation on the 2018 timetable has now started. GTR’s plans are designed to provide more reliable services, with more capacity for passengers.
Chaucer House fails fire safety test
The cladding on Chaucer House in Collingwood Road, Sutton, has failed a fire safety test according to Sutton Council, Sutton Housing Partnership and the London Fire Brigade.
More funding for A&E at St Helier
I am delighted at the announcement of further money from the Government’s £100 million A&E fund being allocated to hospitals across the country including at St Helier Hospital.
Statement on talks with the DUP
Since the election last Thursday, some residents have contacted me about talks between the Conservatives and the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).
Securing the safety of our tall buildings
Following the tragic news that started coming through last night of the fire in Grenfell Tower, Kensington, many residents have contacted me about the safety of tall buildings in Sutton, such as Chaucer House.
Getting the balance of social care right
Given the concerns expressed over the last weekend about social care, it is important to explain the government’s plans properly. We will make sure there will be an absolute limit on what people will need to pay for their care by capping the amount they will have to pay, protect people from the huge costs that can accumulate, put more money into health and social care and make sure no one has to sell their home within their lifetime to pay for care.
Talking St Helier with Jeremy Hunt
Over the last 25 years we have had politicians queuing up to 'Save St Helier' but precious few coming forward with a realistic plan to do so. I believe that this needs to change which is why I invited Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of State for Health, to come to St Helier...
Minister backs London Cancer Hub
I was delighted to welcome the Minister for Housing and Planning & Minister for London, Gavin Barwell MP, to Sutton today to visit the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR).
Sutton’s Bin Chaos
This past week, my office has been inundated with calls and emails about missed collections, fly-tipping, long queues at the Kimpton dump and the difficulty in getting through to the Council to report these.
‘Bake a Million’ Competition
I was delighted to join fellow MPs at an event marking Red Nose Day 2017 in Parliament by taking part in the Maltesers® and Sainsbury’s Red Nose Day Parliamentary ‘Bake a Million’ competition. Masterchef presenter Gregg Wallace took on the role of judge as more than...