Thank You Wednesday, 10 July, 2024 I loved being the MP for Wantage and Didcot and wish I was still MP for the constituency now, but I wish my successor all the best for representing this wonderful constituency. You've all had enough leaflets from me to mean I don't need to recite what I think we achieved during my time so this is just to say a few thank yous. There are far too many people I owe thanks to to name them all... Opinions
David officially opens the new Pitchside Café at Wallingford Sports Park 17th November 2023 I met John Atkins, Co-Chair of the Wallingford Sports Trust, a while back when visiting the Sports Park. Since then, he and the team have successfully cut their... Local News
David answers questions at Didcot Sixth Form 17th November 2023 It was a pleasure to be invited by the Student Leadership Team at Didcot Sixth Form to answer questions and talk to pupils about politics, education and social... Local News
David attends a meeting of the North Berkshire Model Airplane Society 12th November 2023 Before my visit to the North Berks Radio Model Aircraft Society (north of East Hanney on the A338, created in the time it was Berkshire), the only thing I had... Local News
David meets with the CEO of Abingdon Bridge 12th November 2023 It was good to talk about mental health and wellbeing with CEO Gary from the Abingdon Bridge, a charity that does great work across Oxfordshire with 13–25-year... Local News
David marks Remembrance Day 12th November 2023 I took part in poignant services and parades in Wantage and Didcot for Remembrance Day. Thank you to everyone who made them happen. Local News
David meets with local racehorse trainer 10th November 2023 It was great to meet with Eve Johnson Houghton and the Thoroughbred Group to discuss the issues facing the racehorse industry. Eve is a leading racehorse... Local News
David talks to schools and community groups about UK Parliament Week 10th November 2023 To mark UK Parliament Week I was pleased to visit Wallingford School, St Michael’s CofE Primary School in Steventon, and Brightwell Primary School to answer... Local News
Wantage and Grove Station Supporters Group backs David's Grove Station Petition 10th November 2023 Andy Holding, of the Wantage and Grove Station Supporters Group, today provided the final signature for David's petition to re-open Grove Station. David said... Local News
David plants a stake in Parliamentary Garden of Remembrance in honour of the 11EOD and Search Regiment 8th November 2023 We are the proud home of the 11 EOD and Search Regiment at Vauxhall Barracks and it was a pleasure to visit again and meet Lt Col Rob Swan and the team. Just... Westminster News