Last Friday, I met with David Tydeman from Fairline Yachts in Oundle. It was great to discuss how the business is doing, and have a really interesting tour around the boat yard and see some of the stunning craftsmanship for myself.

In light of the recent Ofsted inspection of Lodge Park Academy, I have written to Robert Sloan, the Executive Principal at the school, to raise my concerns directly with him.

Worryingly, knife crime is rising, with a two-thirds increase from 2014 to 2018. I therefore asked Victoria Atkins MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Crime, Safeguarding and Vulnerability, whether the time has come to have a fresh look at sentencing for those caught carrying knives.

I asked a Question to the Minister of State for the Northern Ireland Office, enquiring what recent steps he has taken to support Northern Ireland’s business community.

During Northern Ireland Questions, I asked the Minister of State for Northern Ireland, what specific steps he has taken to promote Northern Ireland internationally as a successful business hub and place to invest.

Earlier this month, I, alongside a group of the other Northamptonshire MPs, met with Northamptonshire County Council (NCC) representatives to discuss the new unitary councils that are to be formed, and the next steps in this process.

The 5th March was World Book Day! I attended an event in Parliament to offer my support for World Book Day’s national ‘Share a Story’ campaign, encouraging parents and carers to ‘share a story’ and read with their children for ten minutes a day.

In our fight against knife crime, it is imperative that we work with the social media companies, as some of this appalling crime is incited, organised and encouraged on their platforms.

During an Urgent Question, the Minister of State for Justice mentioned a £700 million underspend in the probation system, so I asked if he would redirect just a small part of that to Care after Combat, whose work in prisons is working, and is dramatically reducing reoffending amongst veterans in

When discussing Brexit contingency planning involving the Eurotunnel - specifically relating to the seamless transport of medicines and medical equipment - I mentioned the business of one of my constituents, Jeff Screeton.