Recently, due to this Government’s and my own personal staunch support for the people of Ukraine in the face of unprovoked Russian aggression, I have been sanctioned by the Russian Government.
I am always supportive of people who start their own business, which is why I was so thrilled to be asked to attend the opening of a restaurant a young man who has taken this brave and admirable step.
Recently I met a group of local Northampton residents who are originally from Ukraine and Lithuania and who have been making a real difference supporting people in Ukraine.
Recently I met Captain Tim Stone MBA FCMI, an Officer at the Salvation Army in Northampton.
I have always been a great admirer of the work of the Salvation Army and have great respect for their work bringing communities together and helping the most vulnerable in society.
For a few days recently when the House of Commons was not sitting due to the Easter break, I went on government business to the Western Balkan countries of Montenegro, Albania, and Kosovo.
In the past few days I was pleased to pay another visit to our local University to meet the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Petford and some of his senior team..
In Parliament recently I was pleased to add my name to the “Book of Solidarity for Ukraine”, initiated by the Speaker of the House of Commons, which will be sent to the Ukrainian Parliament, the Verkhovna Rada.
On Friday 11th March, I was invited to visit Sheraton Close, a residential provider of independent retirement housing in the Headlands area of Northampton. Built in 1987, Sheraton Close currently has 57 bungalows, including mobility and wheelchair-standard properties.
