David's Herald article following the death of Sir David Amess 27th October 2021 Being an MP is a great privilege, but you shouldn’t be at risk of losing your life doing it. The killing of Sir David Amess – like the killing of Jo Cox and the... Opinions
David's Herald article on his time in the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme 29th September 2021 This year I am taking part in the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme (AFPS), a year-long programme to give MPs and Lords from all parties a better understanding... Opinions
David's Herald article about National Insurance and the Triple Lock 15th September 2021 No MP wants to break a manifesto promise. But last week, as the Prime Minister acknowledged in the House of Commons, the promise made in the Conservative... Opinions
David's Herald article on events in Afghanistan 1st September 2021 I write my Herald articles several days before they’re published, which means this is the first one since the fall of Kabul. I know that everyone will have been... Opinions
David's Herald article on his work over recess 18th August 2021 Parliament is currently in recess. My last spoken contribution, on the last day, was a speech on housing and planning issues which you can watch on my website... Opinions
David's Herald article on remote working 4th August 2021 We are all meant to see the rise in remote working as a good thing, and in many ways I do. We’ve all spent too long commuting and being at home has been good... Opinions
David's Herald article on his AEAT Ten Minute Rule Bill 21st July 2021 “We believe the general tone of this note is likely to discourage people from transferring to the AEAT [pension] scheme….and have suggested a few places where... Opinions
David's Herald article on his Pre-Cop26 Summit 7th July 2021 Last week I held my pre-COP26 summit for Wantage and Didcot constituents. As I said when I opened the event, I put the event on because tackling climate change... Opinions
David's Herald article on his Royal Mail debate 23rd June 2021 I was delighted to hold my debate on the performance of Royal Mail last Thursday. Beforehand, I went through all of the complaints I’ve had from constituents... Opinions
