On Friday, 20th March I met the Leader of Northampton Borough Council and the Chief Executive of the Council in the Guildhall to discuss the rapidly evolving situation with regards to Covid-19 and to discuss the county’s response.

On Saturday 7th March I was delighted to again attend Northampton’s annual celebration for International Women’s Day at The Guildhall in the town centre.

I recently met again with Northamptonshire Police Chief Constable, Nick Adderley, Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Stephen Mold, and Northamptonshire Chief Fire Officer, Darren Dovey, who briefed me and other Northamptonshire MPs on important issues affecting Police and Emerg

The General Election was only about three months ago and the next General Election is not scheduled for well over four years.

In the past fortnight I was pleased to be invited again to visit the University of Northampton. Over the years I have of course been to the University countless times and remember being shown the architectural drawings for the new Waterside campus many years ago.

I was delighted to return for my annual visit to Headlands Primary School, where I talked to the Year 6 pupils about parliament and the legal system.

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

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

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.