Photo Gallery

Joining Crayford Councillors for the turning on of the fountains in Waterside Gardens

Out meeting residents in Crayford

In Chevening as a guest speaker for a summer lunch

At the Crayford Conservatives BBQ

With Anna Gunstone from Townley Grammar School during her week’s work experience in Parliament

With Sue and Simon Gresham supporting the Holt and District Rotary’s fundraiser for an Admiral Nurse

With Greg and Jan Cooper attending Tea in the Garden as a guest, organised by Holt Rotary Club as a fundraiser for an Admiral Nurse

Joining the Mayor of Bexley at Mayplace Sports Field for the opening of the new 3G pitch

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The Conservative Government Whip 2017

Attending the Head Girl’s Day at Towley Grammar School, which had a Jungle Book theme

Thanking volunteers for their help at the General Election and celebrating the best ever result in Bexleyheath and Crayford

With Annie Baurer after she received a commendation at Bexley Police’s Commendation Ceremony

Campaigning in Barnehurst Ward

Out with a team speaking to residents in Bexleyheath

In Crayford town centre to talk to residents about the General Election

At a volunteering event in the Broadway Bexleyheath with local resident Dean Gardiner of St Johns Ambulance

In Thurrock to support Jackie Doyle-Price for her re-election

Out canvassing in Slade Green

With Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. Rt Hon James Brokenshire, and Cllr Brad Smith in Welling

Out campaigning with the Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson

With Sports Minister, Tracey Crouch, campaigning in Eltham for the General Election

Meeting residents in Christchurch Ward

Out and about in Welling on the campaign trail

Out canvassing in Christchurch Ward for the General Election

Out campaigning in Thurrock to help ensure Jackie Doyle-Price is re-elected

A break from campaigning with lunch at Danson Boathouse

At a charity coffee morning on Saturday with Simon Windle and Howard Jackson as well as Councillors Cllr Howard Marriner and Cllr Christine Bishop

David campaigning in North End

Out campaigning in Bexleyheath

At Bexleyheath train station with Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP, Cllr Teresa O’Neill and Cllr Alex Saywer for the ‘Keep Bexley on Track’ campaign

At the Bexleyheath and Crayford Conservative Association AGM with new Chairman, Mark Brooks, and outgoing Chairman, Simon Windle

Catch-up meeting with Ben Travis, Chief Executive of Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

With Cllr Sharon Massey and two of her pupils, Agape Daubaris and Shannon Tolnai, discussing a number of their concerns about the school day

With local Conservative activist, Howard Jackson, in Parliament

At the St Michael’s Supper Evening with guest speaker, Jackie Doyle-Price MP, as well as Ward Chairman, Mark Brooks, and Cllr Caroline Newton

On a tour of Barrington Primary School with Headteacher, Claire Clark

Pictured with local constituent, Lewis Field, in Bexleyheath visiting Bexley and Lewisham Sea Cadets and Royal Marines Cadets

With the Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon Boris Johnson

In Stoke with Parliamentary colleagues campaigning for Jack Brereton

With Kit Ellen at an event in Parliament to support English wine

With Maniv Pathik at Townley Grammar School for the Indian Republic Day celebrations

With David Innes, Chair of the CLLSA, discussing the impact of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia

At a local event with Marilyn, as well as James and Cathy Brokenshire

In the House of Commons Chamber for PMQs
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Discussing a range of issues at surgery with local constituent Stewart Willoughby

A visit to Parliament from friend, former employee and former Bexley Councillor, Richard Morgan

Conservative and Labour Whips on stage with the cast of ‘This House’ at the Garrick Theatre, after the brilliant portrayal of the Whips Office in the House of Commons during the Labour Government of 1974-79

At the weekly Whips meeting in the House of Lords

Office team photo in Parliament

Meeting Greg Knight at Jennings Bet to discuss the gambling industry

With friend and supporter, Dean Gardiner, in Parliament for lunch

With Rt Hon James Brokenshire and Mayor of Bexley Cllr Eileen Pallen, at the Mayor’s Christmas Carol Service in Bexleyheath

Meeting Mark Pinchin, Principal at Bexleyheath Academy, to discuss the progress of the school

With Archdeacon Dr Paul Wright (Priest in Charge at St Augustines Church) and members of the congregation at the Christmas Bazaar held in the church hall

With the St Johns Ambulance Group for their Enrolment and Awards Evening at Brampton Primary Academy

In the House of Commons to support the Chancellor for the Autumn Budget

At the wedding of James and Victoria Edgar in Parliament

Victoria Carrington, with her father, Matthew Carrington (Baron Carrington of Fulham) , at her wedding to James Edgar

Campaigning for Caroline Johnson in the Sleaford and North Hykeham by-election

With Duncan Wilson, Chief Executive of Historic England, being presented with a picture of the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, which I upgraded to Grade I as Acting Heritage Minister

With Mark Brooks, Member of the Men and Boys Coalition Organising Committee, at the launch of the Men and Boys Coalition in Parliament

At St Michael’s Church for the Festival of Remembrance organised by the East Wickham and Welling War Memorial Trust

With John White and Jason Frost from BACTA to discuss some of the issues facing the seaside amusement industry

Pictured in Westminster Hall with old school friend Jim Milbourne and his wife Ansley

At the BCCA Annual Dinner with Education Secretary, Rt Hon Justine Greening MP

Supporting Macmillan at coffee morning in Parliament

Meeting puppy walker Myriam Steadman, Debbie Marchese, and guide dogs Rivers, to discuss access to public transport

Meeting pupils from Peareswood Primary School in Parliament to talk about the role of Government

With Police & Crime Commissioner Matt Scott and Chief Constable Alan Pughsley QPM

With friend, colleague and Secretary of State, Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP at the Party Conference

With Ben Parker from Macmillan, discussing the fantastic work of the charity

Meeting with representatives from Falkland Islands Government Office at the Conservative Party Conference

At the BCCA Women’s annual lunch with guest speaker Rt Hon Karen Bradley MP, Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport

At the Crayford Greyhound track watching local dog Yahoo Victor win the Ladbrokes Golden Collar

Delivering leaflets and meeting residents in Howbury Park

At the Christchurch Conservatives Autumn Lunch, held at Danson Boathouse

Visiting local business Apex Lifts to discuss apprenticeships and to congratulate them on their many successes. Pictured with Managing Director, Warren Jenchner and Service Director, John Roberts.

Meeting Alice Barnard and Nicolas Heslop from the Edge Foundation to discuss education issues

In Parliament with Marilyn meeting Mayor of Bexley, Cllr Eileen Pallen, and her husband Mark

At Abbey Wood station to see the development of Crossrail

At the Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Awards launch in Parliament

Visiting Tory veteran, Edna Reeve, at Groveland Park Care Home in Barnehurst this morning for coffee and a chat

Meeting Bexley Grammar Student, Ethan Bremerkamp, to discuss political issues

Discussing the Summer Reading Challenge with Darren Taylor, the Chief Executive of Eco Learning

Two Lord Commissioners sign their last Treasury documents on behalf of the Cameron Government

With Sara Huggins, from the Bank of England, at the drop-in reception in Parliament for the new £5 note

Meeting Dee Ryall, an Australian politician who serves as the MP for Ringwood in the Victorian Legislative Assembly

At The Reading Agency’s drop-in reception in Parliament for the Summer Reading Challenge

Presenting Nick Hurd MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary State at the Department for International Development, with the book from Bursted Wood Primary School for the Send My Friend To School campaign

With Chimere, a student at Townley Grammar School, during her work experience in Parliament

Congratulating Bernard and Edna Clewes on their 60th Anniversary

With Abbie, Philip and Rachel, who I have worked with for the past six months in my role as Acting Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Sport, Tourism and Heritage

Meeting local activist, Amandeep Singh Bhogal, in Parliament

With Sue Owen, Permanent Secretary for Department for Culture, Media and Sport, at Thiepval in front of the Yorkshire Air Museum’s Allied Air Forces Memorial

At the start of the vigil for the commemoration of the Battle of the Somme at Westminster Abbey

Meeting Keith Manchanda, the new Secretary of the Conservative Club, with Les Ayres and Maureen King

At Blakeney Point as the Tourism Minister during a visit to Norfolk to look at the tourism offer.

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Speaking at DCMS Question Time as the Minister for Sport, Tourism and Heritage

On a tour of St Paul’s Cathedral as the Minister for Heritage and Tourism

At the Crayford Ward coffee morning hosted by Patricia Kaye

At the Bath Food Showcase in Westminster, which was hosted by Ben Howlett MP

Out canvassing for Ray Sams for the St Michaels by-election

At the memorial for the men of HMS Malaya that were killed at the Battle of Jutland

Saying goodbye to Claire Scott, Head of Admin in the Government Whips Office. Sad to see her leave and wish her well.
Pictured with Claire and her successor, Joe.

At the Bexleyheath Girl Guides Annual Rededication Service on Sunday 22 May

At the FA Cup Final (21 May) cheering on Palace

With Sir Philip Craven at the Anti-Corruption Summit

Casting the official first vote for the Charity Choices Campaign, supported by Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation.

With the Gujarati Community at the Celebration of Education event held at Townley Grammar School.

At the Christchurch Conservatives Spring Lunch in The Boathouse, Danson Park

Walking in Sheringham Park and
enjoying the beautiful Norfolk countryside on Sunday 1 May.

At the launch of National Golf Month

Supporting the FA Girls’ Football Week

With Martin Glenn, CEO of the FA, at the Crystal Palace vs Watford FA Cup semi-final

Campaigning in Rochester for Matthew Scott for the Kent PCC election

At the Medway Visitor Centre with Kelly Tolhurst

Campaigning in Barnehurst for Zac Goldsmith

Paying respects at the Thiepval war graves ahead of the Somme commemoration

Visiting the Household Cavalry Museum in Horse Guards Parade

Speaking in my role as Heritage Minister on the subject of church conservation

Campaigning in Christchurch for Zac Goldsmith

At SMaRT Garage in Crayford

Zac Goldsmith campaigning in Bexleyheath Broadway

Speaking to Erith WI

Be What You Want You Day at Pelham School

With Aaran Gedhu from Welling, during his week’s work experience in Parliament

Visiting Must Farm

Speaking at Somerset House to launch their Post War Public Art Exhibition

Pleased to meet with the Chancellor and colleagues at Number 11 today

Welcomed to the DCMS on my first day by the Permanent Secretary Sue Owen

Signing Holocaust Educational Trust’s 2016 Book of Commitment in Westminster

Speaking at Bexleyheath Academy

Meeting the Greenwich and Bexley Hospice Chief Executive

Out speaking to residents in Crayford with Cllr John Davey

Meeting the Yacht Harbour Association in my role as Tourism Minister

At St Thomas More School

Bexleyheath Ladies Lunch

Visiting veteran Tory, Edna Reeve, with Jim Healey at Groveland Park Care Home