Holding a Westminster Hall Debate on Social Mobility where I stressed the importance of everyone having the opportunity to reach their full potential regardless of their backgroundAttending the Chancellor of the Exhequer’s Budget where he announced action on childcare costs, energy bills, pensions lifetime allowance, defence spending and a freeze on fuel dutyPresenting books from World Book Day to Ms Chamberlain, school secretary of St Paul’s Primary School Slade GreenSpeaking in the House of Commons chamber urging the Secretary of State to consider the importance of education in preventing obesity in children Supporting the Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal in Parliament with Jane Horrocks & Healthcare Assistant Danielle Pictured with the Bexleyheath & Crayford Conservative Association officer team at the 2023 AGM Contributing to the Second Reading Debate of the Lifelong Learning Bill, which will create a Lifelong Loan Entitlement of £37,000 from 2025. During my speech I expressed support for the scheme noting in particular how it will give opportunities to all to retrain and upskill, irrespective of their background. Held a lunch meeting in the House of Commons with local Conservative Party activist Amandeep BhogalSupporting Alberto Costa MP’s event ‘ A Taste of Italy’, attended by the Italian Ambassador Inigo LambertiniMeeting with the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to discuss national and local issues affecting Bexleyheath & Crayford residents Asking the Education Secretary what more can be done to retain good, aspirational teachers following a visit to St Paulinus Primary School, Crayford, where I met their brilliant teachers
Attending the unveiling of the Mayplace House 17th Century doors, hosted by Crayford ward councillors Geraldene Lucia-Hennis, Melvin Seymour and Felix De Netimah
Speaking in support of the Secretary of State’s plans for Channel 4 in the House of Commons
Speaking with Transport Minister, Richard Holden MP, about the disastrous ULEZ expansion
Speaking in the Westminster Hall debate on the Southeastern railway timetable changes
At the Mayors Christmas Carol festival in Welling
In the Conservative Club, Bexleyheath wishing BCCA Chairman Dave Jeffries a happy 81st birthday
With my team in the Parliamentary office
At the East Wickham and Welling War Memorial Trust Remembrance Concert at St Michael’s Church in Welling
With Bexleyheath Ward Councillor, Bola Carew, at the Festival of Remembrance at St Michaels, Welling
With Cllr Geraldene Lucia-Hennis and Cllr Melvin Seymour at the Crayford War Memorial to lay a wreath for Remembrance Day
Chatting with the owner of Bramptons Sandwich Bar, Rebecca Venables, about a number of business issues
With Cllr Geraldene Lucia-Hennis at the Lindy Lous tearoom in Crayford
In Bexleyheath to speak at a meeting of the Bexley Rotary Club
At the excellent Stuzuchini Restaurant in Bexleyheath with owner, Dipam Patel and Rt Hon Nadhim Zahawi MP
At the Friends of St Paulinus, Crayford, AGM
Supporting a Help for Heroes Coffee Morning in Barnehurst
At a Diwali event with the Yog Foundation
Sat with Vicky Ford MP and Jane Stevenson MP for the announcement of the new Conservative Party leader
At the Ukrainian Festival of food, music, craft, culture and fundraising held in the grounds of Christ Church Bexleyheath, where I had the opportunity to speak with members of the Ukrainian community in South East London
The Government Whips Office pictured with the Prime Minister
Performing my duties as a Government Whip in the House of Commons Chamber
With my friend and Bexleyheath and Crayford Conservative Association, Mark Brooks OBE, on the House of Commons terrace
At Woodside Academy in Erith with pupils Ihechi and Alfie to see the fantastic work the SeeAbility charity are doing to promote the importance of eye tests
Pictured with my friend and colleague Chloe Smith MP at her 40th Birthday celebration with the Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon Liz Truss MP, and former Education Minister, Baroness Rt Hon Gillian Shephard
With the Crayford Ward Councillors, Geraldene Lucia-Hennis, Melvin Seymour and Felix Di Netimah at Crook Log in Bexleyheath after the announcement of their election victory
Discussing Public Health funding in Bexley with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP
In Westminster Hall with my friend, Peter Sharp, after lunch in Parliament
Serving on the Delegated Legislation Committee to impose sanctions on Russia
In Blackpool for the Conservative Spring Forum where I attended a number of business events and Chaired the in conversation session with Nigel Adams MP (Minister without Portfolio) and Lee Rowley MP (Minister for Industry)
With the Managing Director of Texcel, Andy McLeod, during a recent visit to the offices in Crayford
With the Mayor of Bexley, Cllr James Hunt, and the Deputy Lieutenant for Bexley, Dave Easton, at the Civic Offices
Visiting Admiral Gaming Centre in Bexleyheath to speak with staff about the gambling industry
At the Marriott Hotel in Bexleyheath with the Mayor of Bexley for the Bexley Ladies Luncheon Club’s Christmas meal
In Parliament with my office team
At the Yog Foundation’s Diwali celebrations at Townley school with Cllr Louie French
At the Erith and Thamesmead Conservatives buffet lunch held at the Bexleyheath Conservative Club as part of their social programme
Speaking with Andrew Rosindell in the Bexleyheath constituency office before we attended the funeral of our friend and Parliamentary colleague, Rt Hon James Brokenshire
At a memorial to celebrate the life of Conservative Party stalwart, Joyce Van Mechelen
A selection of photos from this year’s Party Conference
At an Alzheimer’s Research UK Parliamentary drop-in to show my support for their work to help find preventions, treatments and, one day, a cure for dementia
Supporting a Macmillan Cancer event in Parliament
At the Bexley Civic Parade and Service at Christ Church, Bexleyheath
Discussing Global Britain with Bexley resident, Amandeep Bhogal
Meeting with the Prime Minister to discuss a range of national issues
Speaking with the Conservative Party Co-Chair, Rt Hon Amanda Milling MP, about business and London issues
Pictured with the newly elected Chairman of the Bexleyheath and Crayford Conservative Association, Dave Jeffries, in office in Bexleyheath
Celebrating Armed Forces Day 2021 at the Civic Offices in Bexleyheath
Meeting Bhaven Pathak MBE of the Yog Foundation in Bexleyheath to discuss community issues
With local activist and constituent, Viny Poon, at the 3rd annual China-UK International Music Festival in Parliament
Meeting local business owner, Russell Golby, in Parliament after Prime Minister’s Questions
Hosting a Thank You Party at the Conservative Club in Bexleyheath for those that gave lots of help during the General Election campaign
Pictured with the Chairman (James Cleverly MP) and other Vice Chairs of the Conservative Party
Sir David in the Commons urging the Leader of the Opposition to support the Brexit Bill At Inspire Community Trust with Vinod Khanna 1 November 2019
Out canvassing in Iron Mill Lane, CrayfordSpeaking to the Sixth Form at Crayford Haberdashers about Brexit
Some of the highlights from this year’s Conservative Party Conference in Manchester
MacMillan World’s Biggest Coffee MorningVisiting Conservative Party stalwart, Bill Heywood, at his new home in Heathfield Court Care HomeLaunch of Park East, new Orbit development, Saturday 14 September
At a function hosted by Mark Harper MP with Parliamentary colleagues
At the ‘Knights of the air’ event in Hall Place and Gardens as part of the Alcock and Brown centenary celebrations
Enjoying afternoon tea at a Bexleyheath Ward Conservatives fundraiserSupporting Boris Johnson at the leadership hustings at Excel on 17 JulyOut in Danson Park with local Conservatives campaigning for Boris Johnson to be the next Prime MinisterIn Portcullis House with Ed Berry, who completed two weeks’ work experience following the completion of his Politics degree at the University of PortsmouthAt the LSE and CASE stand in Parliament, with Bob Neill MP, 25 June 2019Pictured with BCCA Officers and Bexley Campaign ManagerAt the 14th Bexley Beer Festival at the Dartfordians Sports Club to support the event. Pictured sampling the Alcock & Brown Centenary Bitter with Stuart Holland, Roland Amos and Pat Waters.Paying a visit to BCU Life Skills to meet the team, including the cook (Sue Flannery), and some of the service usersIn Dartford for the local electionsWith actress Su Pollard celebrating St George’s Day in the Speakers State ApartmentsCrayford commemorates Alcock & Brown, Knights of the Air. Pictured are Rt Hon Sir David Evennett MP with Lady Evennett, The Mayor & Mayoress of Bexley, Group Captain Tony Alcock MBE RAF retired and his wife Rita.
At the AGM of the Bexleyheath and Crayford Conservatives Association with new President, Mark Brooks OBE, and new Chairman, Cllr Howard Jackson
With Nick Hair at the Kentish Belle in Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath, to celebrate the micropub’s first anniversaryVisiting Bursted Wood Primary School to meet with Headteacher, Mrs Dryland, and to tour the new buildingDiscussing transport problems with Conservative Mayor of London candidate, Shaun Bailey AMAt a reception in Parliament to celebrate the investiture of Rt Hon Sir John Hayes MP. Pictured with Damien Moore MP and Sir John.Out delivering leaflets and meeting residents in Braeburn ParkVisiting The Bookends Bindery Ltd in Crayford to learn about their trade, work on training apprentices and to meet the staff. Pictured left to right: Sarah Bernard, Colin Barson, Rt Hon Sir David Evennett MP, Sean Codling, Joe DixonVisiting Restore Datashred at their site in Crayford to tour the facility, chat with staff and learn about the work they doOn a visit to Haberdashers’ Crayford and chatting with Year 12 students Gideon Divine and Andrea SolomonSigning the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment with the message: “We will never forget and it must never happen again”Officially opening the Bluesky Citadel in the City of God church, CrayfordAt the Crossroads Care Christmas Lunch for clients and volunteers of the Befriending ServiceWith Alberto Costa MP at the ‘Taste of Italy’ event in ParliamentAt the Youth Sport’s Trust parliamentary reception talking to Denise James-Mason about their six point plan for the future of PE
With Lord Kevin Shinkwin at a Parliamentary Reception hosted by Leonard Cheshire Disability
Meeting friend, activist and former work colleague Dr Jim Healy in Parliament for lunch
In the House of Lords for the Chinese Information and Advice Centre’s ‘Woman Volunteering of the Year Award 2018’.
In the Broadway, Bexleyheath at a Poppy Launch eventBexley Mayor, Cllr. Brian Bishop and Mayoress, Cllr. Christine Bishop, and the Rt. Hon. Sir David Evennett MP and Lady Evennett attended a dinner on Thursday evening (25 October) at ASSOS to celebrate the refurbishment of the Crayford restaurant. Joining them to sample the new menu were Crayford Councillor Geraldene Lucia-Hennis and her husband Peter. The restaurant owner and head chef, Mahmut Budak, decided to close in August for a revamp, and the decor and furnishings have been replaced with the bar relocated in the centre of the room.Pictured at the 1st North Cray Scout Group for the unveiling of a memorial to former Assistant Scout Master Geoffrey Vesey Holt of 1st North Cray Scouts, who died at Passchendaele in September 1917, as part of the Royal British Legions #Thankyou100 campaignAt Stuzzichini restaurant in Bexleyheath for a dinner with the Secretary of State for International Development, Rt Hon Penny Mordaunt MP
At the 2018 Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham
Out celebrating Marilyn’s birthday at the excellent Stuzzichini restaurant in BexleyheathMeeting residents and giving out leaflets in BexleyheathCelebrating the 40th Wedding Anniversary of Peter & Lynden Sharp at Langan’s BrasserieOut on the terrace at the House of Commons with my wife, Marilyn, and my Parliamentary Assistant, Perry Taylor and his fiancée Jemma Achurch, before lunchAt the Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey) for a luncheon at the invitation of Mr Alderman Gregory Jones QCPictured with BCCA Chairman Mark Brooks and Deputy Chairman Maureen King, at the Crook Log Ward Coffee MorningPictured with Justine Greening MP signing up London and Quadrant to the Social Mobility PledgeWith Marilyn entertaining the Mayor and Mayoress of Bexley, Cllr Brian Bishop and Cllr Christine Bishop for lunch and a visit to ParliamentPictured with local businessman, Lee Shipman, in the Broadway, BexleyheathHaving lunch with old school friend, Peter SharpOn a visit to St Paul’s (Slade Green) Primary School, who were participating in a range of sports and raising funds for UNICEF
With Bexley Council Leader, Teresa O’Neill, welcoming Health Minister, Steve Brine MP, to Bexleyheath for a chat about public health issues locally Pictured meeting the team (Lewis Gooch, Raj Nagpal, Manisha Nagpal, and Joseph Olsen) at New Horizon Systems in Crayford to discuss their growth and the ways in which they have helped local businesses
At a reception held at the Bexleyheath Conservative Club on 25 January in remembrance of Edna Reeve – a long-serving Conservative Party Member – following her funeral service.
At the Bexleyheath & District Club for the Disabled annual dinnerPulling a pint with Adam Howell, the Manager of the Golden Lion pub in the Broadway Bexleyheath, following the venue’s recent revampWith Sawen Ali, a pupil from Townley Grammar School, who completed a couple of days work experience in Parliament.
Pictured celebrating the completion of Rosemary Court in Erith Park
Parliament ready for the festive seasonVisiting the Kentish Belle chalet in the Broadway Bexleyheath for a chat with local resident Nick Hair and brewer Jack Wolfart
In the House of Lords for the Chinese Information and Advice Centre’s afternoon tea to celebrate the ‘Woman Volunteer of the Year Award’
With Caroline Field from Orbit to discuss their plans for the regeneration of Arthur StreetAt the RSPCA’s farmers’ market in Parliament with Mark Gorton from Traditional Norfolk Poultry LtdOut with a team in Barnehurst meeting residents and discussing local issuesPaying respect at Christ Church, BexleyheathVisiting Bexley Mencap to discuss local issuesIn the Chamber of the House of Commons
Out and about campaigning in Bexleyheath
Out and about campaigning in Bexleyheath
Out on patrol in North End for Walk the MetAt the AGM of Friends of St Paulinus Church
At the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester
Pictured in Westminster Hall with old school friend Jim Milbourne and his wife AnsleyAt the BCCA Annual Dinner with Education Secretary, Rt Hon Justine Greening MPSupporting Macmillan at coffee morning in ParliamentMeeting puppy walker Myriam Steadman, Debbie Marchese, and guide dogs Rivers, to discuss access to public transportMeeting pupils from Peareswood Primary School in Parliament to talk about the role of GovernmentWith Police & Crime Commissioner Matt Scott and Chief Constable Alan Pughsley QPMWith friend, colleague and Secretary of State, Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP at the Party ConferenceWith Ben Parker from Macmillan, discussing the fantastic work of the charityMeeting with representatives from Falkland Islands Government Office at the Conservative Party ConferenceAt the BCCA Women’s annual lunch with guest speaker Rt Hon Karen Bradley MP, Secretary of State for Culture Media and SportAt the Crayford Greyhound track watching local dog Yahoo Victor win the Ladbrokes Golden CollarDelivering leaflets and meeting residents in Howbury ParkAt the Christchurch Conservatives Autumn Lunch, held at Danson BoathouseVisiting 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 issuesIn Parliament with Marilyn meeting Mayor of Bexley, Cllr Eileen Pallen, and her husband MarkAt Abbey Wood station to see the development of CrossrailAt the Kellogg’s Breakfast Club Awards launch in ParliamentVisiting Tory veteran, Edna Reeve, at Groveland Park Care Home in Barnehurst this morning for coffee and a chatTwo Lord Commissioners sign their last Treasury documents on behalf of the Cameron GovernmentWith Sara Huggins, from the Bank of England, at the drop-in reception in Parliament for the new £5 noteMeeting Dee Ryall, an Australian politician who serves as the MP for Ringwood in the Victorian Legislative AssemblyAt The Reading Agency’s drop-in reception in Parliament for the Summer Reading ChallengePresenting 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 campaignWith Chimere, a student at Townley Grammar School, during her work experience in ParliamentCongratulating Bernard and Edna Clewes on their 60th AnniversaryWith 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 HeritageMeeting local activist, Amandeep Singh Bhogal, in ParliamentWith Sue Owen, Permanent Secretary for Department for Culture, Media and Sport, at Thiepval in front of the Yorkshire Air Museum’s Allied Air Forces MemorialAt the start of the vigil for the commemoration of the Battle of the Somme at Westminster AbbeyMeeting Keith Manchanda, the new Secretary of the Conservative Club, with Les Ayres and Maureen KingAt 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 HeritageOn a tour of St Paul’s Cathedral as the Minister for Heritage and TourismAt the Crayford Ward coffee morning hosted by Patricia KayeAt the Bath Food Showcase in Westminster, which was hosted by Ben Howlett MPOut canvassing for Ray Sams for the St Michaels by-electionAt the memorial for the men of HMS Malaya that were killed at the Battle of JutlandSaying 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 MayAt the FA Cup Final (21 May) cheering on PalaceWith Sir Philip Craven at the Anti-Corruption SummitCasting 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 ParkWalking in Sheringham Park and enjoying the beautiful Norfolk countryside on Sunday 1 May.At the launch of National Golf MonthSupporting the FA Girls’ Football WeekWith Martin Glenn, CEO of the FA, at the Crystal Palace vs Watford FA Cup semi-finalCampaigning in Rochester for Matthew Scott for the Kent PCC electionAt the Medway Visitor Centre with Kelly TolhurstCampaigning in Barnehurst for Zac GoldsmithPaying respects at the Thiepval war graves ahead of the Somme commemorationVisiting the Household Cavalry Museum in Horse Guards ParadeSpeaking in my role as Heritage Minister on the subject of church conservationCampaigning in Christchurch for Zac GoldsmithAt SMaRT Garage in CrayfordZac Goldsmith campaigning in Bexleyheath BroadwaySpeaking to Erith WIBe What You Want You Day at Pelham SchoolWith Aaran Gedhu from Welling, during his week’s work experience in ParliamentVisiting Must FarmSpeaking at Somerset House to launch their Post War Public Art ExhibitionPleased to meet with the Chancellor and colleagues at Number 11 todayMeeting the Greenwich and Bexley Hospice Chief ExecutiveOut speaking to residents in Crayford with Cllr John DaveyMeeting the Yacht Harbour Association in my role as Tourism MinisterWelcomed to the DCMS on my first day by the Permanent Secretary Sue OwenSigning Holocaust Educational Trust’s 2016 Book of Commitment in WestminsterSpeaking at Bexleyheath AcademyMeeting the Greenwich and Bexley Hospice Chief ExecutiveOut speaking to residents in Crayford with Cllr John DaveyMeeting the Yacht Harbour Association in my role as Tourism Minister
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