Given the current Coronavirus emergency, instead of my usual fortnightly Westminster Report, I wanted to share my first comprehensive update on the national situation, which you can find, here: https://tinyurl.com/sujf68k

Without question, the COVID-19 outbreak is bringing many challenges to us all as individuals and organisations across the world, and each day we are seeing the resilience of people and the many positive activities that are happening as a result of this difficult situation, which is very inspiring

Please find below 'Dear Colleague' letters that I have received from different Government Departments, and letters from other important bodies, regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus), which I trust will be of help in answering many of the questions local people have relating to the package of support b

Want to see more of what I've been up to over the past two weeks? Take a look at my latest Westminster Report, here: https://tinyurl.com/s2h33tc.

Irthlingborough residents are being invited, following the success of last year’s waste ‘amnesty’ day, to dispose of any unwanted items on Saturday 21st March, with a particular opportunity to clear out houses and gardens of general waste, white goods, and scrap metal.

• I’m really supportive of the great work done by The National Lottery Community Fund which is the largest funder of community projects in the UK.

I want to say a massive “thank you” to all those who came along to my Apprenticeships and Jobs Fair on Friday at Tresham College in Corby, and to those who ran the fantastic stands, providing so much useful help and advice, and showcasing many brilliant opportunities in so many local businesses.

I recently had a very productive meeting with Dr Andrew Campbell, the Chief Executive of the Brooke Weston Trust, who run a number of schools in Corby, where we discussed several topical schools related issues and the good progress being made locally on standards.

It was really useful to attend the Police Federation’s parliamentary reception to catch up on the work they are doing in representing the views of police officers and wider police related staff from across the country.

As part of the Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal this March, I’ve pledged my support. The appeal helps to fund vital care and support for people living with a terminal illness, and their families.