Regular readers will recall that ten months ago, in May 2021, I outlined my intention to lobby the authorities to secure a Da Vinci X surgical robot for cancer treatment at Northampton General Hospital.
On Tuesday, 1st March I took sanctions measures against Russia through the House of Commons on behalf of the British Government in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is a shocking outrage.
On Friday, 4th March, I was invited to visit The Lowdown, an organisation established in Northampton in 1989 which supports young people with mental health conditions.
Recently I visited the Northamptonshire Police Station at Campbell Square to talk to officers about the important work they do in the community. I have visited our local police since I became a Member of Parliament in 2010 and have always supported their work.
A reshuffle took place on Tuesday, 8th February 2022 at which the Prime Minister promoted me back to the Cabinet to the role of “Minister for the Cabinet Office”, in addition to my role as Her Majesty’s Paymaster General.
As some may recall, I previously wrote about a visit to Northampton Academy and mentioned the discussions I had been having with the school and the Council about improving road safety immediately outside the school.
