Speeches

Recently, I met some members of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), many of whom have farms or businesses in North East Somerset. The meeting was well attended...

Wincanton and Bruton TOM POWER Being elected to Somerset Council has been an enjoyable rollercoaster especially due to what’s been happening in Westminster, but...

Last week, Mims Davies, Minister for Social Mobility, Youth and Progression, wrote to all Members of Parliament (MPs) about the Child Maintenance Service (CMS)...

I’m not surprised that the lacklustre bid submitted has failed to find favour. I was warned by the minister before bids closed that the proposed series of minor...

Recently, Sara Lee, Director of the Countryside Alliance Awards, wrote to let me know that two businesses in North East Somerset are in contention to win a...

Over the last week, the Prime Minster has set out his five key priorities: halving inflation, growing the economy, reducing the national debt, tackling illegal...

As we gather in our homes to celebrate all the traditions of Christmas I know a lot of people will be drinking a toast to seeing the back of 2022. I don’t blame...

This week, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Mel Stride, wrote to all Members of Parliament outlining the financial support that the Government is...