David launches his Local Roads Survey Friday, 24 November, 2023 Since I was elected as your MP in 2019, many local residents have been in touch with me to share their concerns about the condition of our roads. I share these concerns and I experience these issues myself when I drive around our area. I have been campaigning to improve our roads and I have now launched my Local Roads Survey to give you the opportunity to tell me exactly where you are seeing... Local News
David's petition to re-open Grove Station receives 2,127 signatures 22nd November 2023 Thank you very much to everyone who signed my petition to re-open Grove Station - I'm delighted so many of you did so. It shows again the huge support for this... Local News
David's Herald article on the Prime Minister's five pledges 22nd November 2023 Last week brought the great news that inflation has more than halved, meeting the Prime Minister’s pledge to halve it before the end of the year. Inflation has... Opinions
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
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'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's Herald article on his Pensioner's Fair 27th September 2023 Depending on what time you read this on Wednesday (27 September), my Pensioner’s Fair will currently be taking place at the Beacon in Wantage. It is free to... Opinions
