David meets constituents Major John Stanfield and Lady Audrey Wood Monday, 18 March, 2024 I have just had the absolute pleasure of meeting these 2 constituents: John (103) represented our country at the surrender of Japan at the end of World War II and was the person who signed the surrender document. His sister, Audrey (96) was one of the founders of Oxford Instruments, the first company spun out of Oxford University and hugely successful FTSE 250 business. It was a highlight of this... Local News
David's Herald article on our roads 13th March 2024 Being an MP involves a lot of travel across my constituency. We have to be in Parliament from Monday to Thursday, but the rest of the week I travel from my home... Opinions
David recognises inspirational women from across the constituency on International Women's Day 8th March 2024 We have many inspirational women across the constituency - far too many to celebrate in one post, but here are just a few of them on International Women's Day... Local News
David's Herald article on his first six months as Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing 28th February 2024 As of this week I will have been the Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing for 6 months. As readers will know, being appointed to the Department for... Opinions
David's Herald article on his past week 14th February 2024 One of the most common questions I'm asked is what is life like as an MP. In general my week is split Monday-Thursday in Parliament and Friday-Sunday back home... Opinions
David presents Mikayla Beames with the Prime Minister's Points of Light Award 9th February 2024 As the proud patron of her charity, I was honoured to present Mikayla with her well-deserved Points of Light Award from the Prime Minister. It recognises the... Local News
David presents his Grove Station Petition to Parliament 7th February 2024 Today I officially presented my petition to re-open Grove Station to Parliament. It now goes straight to the Department for Transport. Thank you again to the 2... Westminster News
David's Herald article on reforming the SEND system 31st January 2024 Before I became Children’s Minister, parents and teachers being unable to get the support they needed for children with special educational needs (SEND) in... Opinions
David marks Holocaust Memorial Day 27th January 2024 Today is Holocaust Memorial Day and, on behalf of my constituents, I signed the Holocaust Educational Trust's Book of Commitment this week, honouring the memory... Westminster News
David cuts the ribbon on the new Barclays Local in Didcot 19th January 2024 "I was delighted to officially cut the ribbon at the new Barclays Local which will provide local people across Didcot with important face-to-face financial... Local News