Britain Needs a Welfare System That Encourages Work, Not Dependency Wednesday, 9 April, 2025 For months, the Labour Government has touted its major shake up in the welfare system. This week, Liz Kendall, the Welfare Secretary, unveiled a Green Paper that sets out the details of what is planned. It is needed too, in part to reduce welfare spending by £5bn to prevent Rachel Reeves from having to hike taxes again next week. But also because welfare spending, particularly on incapacity and... Opinions
Britain has always thrived on aspiration, it is time our welfare system reflected these values 9th April 2025 “You have two choices: you can weave baskets or work on a switchboard.” That was the choice offered to me - a partially sighted teenager whose sight was rapidly... Opinions
Igniting Norfolk's Future: The £600M Level 3 Devolution Deal progressed at Full Council 19th December 2023 Last week, I passionately addressed Norfolk County Council's Full Council meeting, championing the Level 3 devolution deal, a substantial investment totaling... Local News
Saying Goodbye to my guide dog Zorin 19th December 2023 On Sunday 10th November I had to say a final farewell to my Golden Retriever guide dog Zorin. He passed away suddenly from a heart attack on the Winterton dunes... Newsletters
Carols on the Green: Unwavering Unity Amidst Unpredictable Weather 9th December 2023 In the heart of Acle, a quaint village in Norfolk, the annual "Carols on the Green," organized by Acle Churches Together, stands as a beacon of unity... Local News
Inclusive and Plan Led Growth in Taverham proposal gets green light this morning 6th December 2023 It was a source of great pleasure for me to recommend the approval of the planning application for up to 1500 new dwellings in Taverham at today's Planning... Local News
1 Million Trees for Norfolk radio interview in Acle 30th November 2023 This morning I was interviewed by BBC Radio Norfolk alongside representatives from Norfolk County and Acle Parish. We visited the new cemetery where over 1000... Local News
New e-cargo bikes for Norwich 29th November 2023 Norfolk County Council has taken a pioneering step toward sustainable urban logistics by introducing e-cargo bikes to support small businesses in Norwich until... Local News
