David's Herald article on the Brexit deal and Erasmus 1st January 2021 I don’t often write about Brexit. It is not that I don’t think it’s important; of course it is. But one of the spurs to me wanting to become an MP was the... Opinions
David's Herald article on reasons to be optimistic about 2021 22nd December 2020 It’s been an awful year for everyone. It has been worst for those who have lost a job, lost a business or, worse still, lost a loved one. There is little that... Opinions
David's Herald article on his first year as an MP 9th December 2020 This week I will hit 1 year as an MP. It was always going to be a huge change from running charities for young people, but it has been a year like no other... Opinions
David's Herald article on his A34 adjournment debate 23rd November 2020 It is very much a lottery whether you get to speak or not in parliament; sometimes you are lucky and get to and sometimes you are not. I was very pleased to... Opinions
David's Herald article on a second lockdown 6th November 2020 Like I’m sure most of you reading this, I really didn’t want to see another lockdown. As I said in one of my Herald articles a few weeks ago, I well understand... Opinions
Statement on second lockdown 3rd November 2020 Like many of you, I did not want to see another lockdown. I know the toll the first lockdown has had on people’s mental health, other health conditions and on... Opinions
David's Herald article on Private Members' Bills 28th October 2020 Away from the heated debates about Covid Tiers and Free School Meals in holidays, I have spoken in several debates about Private Members’ Bills this month. PMBs... Opinions
David's Herald article on social mobility in the workplace 11th October 2020 Just 6% of our doctors and our barristers come from a working class background. I used this fact when asking my first question at Prime Minister’s questions... Opinions
David's Herald article on the impact of Covid-19 on constituents 30th September 2020 This week we have seen passionate debate about the restrictions the Government is bringing in to try and control the spread of Coronavirus. I have always felt... Opinions