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's Herald article on childcare 8th November 2023 Now that I am the Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing, one of the things I have responsibility for is overseeing the Government’s big new expansion in... Opinions
David visits Active Future South Oxfordshire 4th November 2023 This month, Liane - who is behind L & S Cakes in East Hanney - and her husband, Mark, launched Active Future South Oxfordshire for children from 6 to 11... Local News
David's Herald article on Israel and Hamas 25th October 2023 When I visited Israel last year it was impossible not to be struck by the threat that Israelis live with. With countries on its borders that do not believe in... Opinions
David speaks on the frontbench for the first time in a debate on childcare 16th October 2023 General Debate on Support for Childcare and the Early Years Speeches in Parliament
David asks constituents for their thoughts on the proposal to raise the smoking age 10th October 2023 I’ve never smoked. Several members of my family did while they were alive and others used to but then gave up, but I never started and can’t imagine I ever will... Opinions
David launches his Christmas Card Competition 9th October 2023 It’s that time again for me to launch my Christmas Card Competition! As always, it is open to all primary school pupils in the constituency. The winning design... Local News
David attends the Play2Give Ball 30th September 2023 I had an enjoyable evening at the Play2Give Ball at the Milton Hill House Hotel. I am very proud to be a patron of the charity, supporting the great work that... Local News
David officially opens Frances Curtis Court 28th September 2023 I officially opened Frances Curtis Court, which is Soha's largest ever retirement living development with 75 flats for over 55s for both social rent and shared... Local News
David attends the unveiling of the Agatha Christie statue in Wallingford 28th September 2023 This brilliant new statue of Agatha Christie was unveiled in Wallingford this month, where she lived for 42 years. Sculpted by Ben Twiston-Davies and unveiled... Local News