David's Herald article on his first 2 weeks as Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing 13th September 2023 I was honoured 2 weeks ago to be appointed the Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing by the Prime Minister. While it is an honour for anyone to be made... Opinions
David's Herald article on his Grove Station Petition 30th August 2023 As readers know, I’ve been campaigning to see Grove Station reopened since I was elected nearly 4 years ago, having promised I would do so if I was elected. I... Opinions
David's Herald article on housing 2nd August 2023 Housing is in the news. The debate has been stimulated by a speech Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (and who I am PPS... Opinions
David's Herald article on his Climate Summit and Farmers' Forum 19th July 2023 Since I wrote my last article, I’ve run 2 events featuring government ministers for constituents: my 3rd annual Climate Summit and my first Farmers’ Forum. I... Opinions
David's Herald article on the NHS Workforce Plan 5th July 2023 I was very pleased to see the Government produce its NHS Long Term Workforce Plan last week. Earlier this year, I ran my Health Services Survey, which nearly 3... Opinions
David's Herald article on his Wallingford Crime Summit 21st June 2023 Last week I held a second crime summit, in Wallingford. The first one was held in Wantage and came as a result of increasing reports I was receiving from... Opinions
David's Herald article on childcare and his new childcare survey 7th June 2023 When I knock on doors each week, one of the things that parents of young children often raise with me is access to childcare. While England has some of the... Opinions
David's Herald article on his Health Services Survey results 24th May 2023 I’m very grateful to the 2,838 residents who completed my Health Services Survey – it’s given me really good data that I can use in my campaign to get us the... Opinions
David's Herald article on the Coronation weekend, his Health Services Survey and the local elections 10th May 2023 I hope you all enjoyed the Coronation weekend. I made it to as many events as I could and whether I was in Wantage, Didcot, Grove or Wallingford, the mood was... Opinions
