I was recently invited to visit Northampton Jobcentre Plus, where I met many local staff.

Following my recent visit to Northampton Academy, in the last fortnight I visited Northampton School for Boys (NSB) on two occasions- firstly to discuss Law with pupils interested in the subject and secondly to watch a joint dance performance in their theatre from several local Northampton school

In the last fortnight I was pleased to get an early look at the new £20 note just before it goes into circulation.

As I have mentioned in previous E-newsletters, part of my role as Solicitor General involves me reviewing sentences that are highlighted to me as potentially being so lenient that they amount to a gross error on the part of the sentencing judge.

On Thursday, 6th February I travelled to Leicester to undertake a number of Ministerial visits in my capacity as Her Majesty’s Solicitor General. 

On Sunday, 9th February I attended the Northampton Rotary Club’s 50th Anniversary lunch, as they kindly invited me to be their Guest Speaker.

Today is Holocaust Memorial Day (Monday, 27th January).

Helping to provide a robust and high-quality education is one of the most important roles of government and is key to unlocking the future potential of our young people.

On Thursday 16th January, Attorney General’s Questions took place at the House of Commons.

Everyone of course knows about Prime Minister’s Questions, but not everyone knows that all Government Departments periodically have their own Question Time, and the Law Officers are no different!

On Wednesday 22nd January I attended the Australia Day reception in Australia House in London, the High Commission of Australia in the UK.