Our 9 and 10-year-olds are now the 4th best readers in the world.

Yet every step of the way, Labour opposed the policies that delivered this, saying 👇

❌ Phonics wouldn't work
❌ Our literacy drive was 'dull'

Labour's ideology is the biggest danger to children's education.

Tomorrow, we will hold a session on the future of the UK's international counter-terrorism policy.

We will question Sir Alex Younger KCMG, former Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service.

Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/event/21446/fo…

30,000 residents supported and advised with serious problems or policy.

I became an MP because I wanted to help people, those who come to me in their darkest moments, when it feels like every other door has been closed to them.

Working with my amazing team we do everything we…

Saddened to hear of the death of CJ Sansom, a beautiful writer of historical fiction which I have spent many an evening working my way through almost the moment they were published!

His books will live on providing a beautiful insight into Tudor times, and his imagination of…

On the closure of Catmose Sports Centre:

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Did you know that dementia is the leading cause of death in the UK?

✔️ 75% of Rutlanders who responded to my dementia awareness survey correctly identified that dementia is not just part of getting older.

❔ However, 62.4% are not aware that dementia is the leading cause of…

Just read the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe to my son for the first time, reading the book I had as a child.

Possibly one of the most beautiful illustrations of a story - if anyone has recommendations for books as beautiful, do shout!

Amazes me how evocative re-reading your…

Very sadly the CiCLE Classic race has had to be abandoned for safety reasons.

It’s the first time in 18 years that the race has had to be called off, and I know just how devastated Colin and the wonderful team will all be, as well as all those who’ve travelled from around the…

Last week I was in Ashwell to hear more from residents about what more I can do to support them and what they would like to see change both locally and nationally.

We discussed everything from speeding through the village, road maintenance and support for farmers, to the…

For anyone heading down to watch the CiCLE Classic Col - kick off has been delayed until 12:30!

Watch this space for updates - Colin and all the team are working really hard to get the race up and going as soon as possible!

Thank you to everyone out in this weather sussing a new…

Health budget over time (bns, inflation adjusted):

131.8 - 2010 (Dr Poulter stands as a Tory)

139.2 - 2015 (stands as a Tory)

144.1 - 2017 (stands as a Tory)

150.3 - 2019 (stands as a Tory)

182.2 - 2024 (defects, suddenly says Tories are no longer focused on funding the NHS)

Central Asia is of huge strategic importance, straddling Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

That's why Foreign Secretary David Cameron visited 6 countries in 5 days across the region this week 🔽

18th Rutland - Melton International CiCLE Classic - Updated start lists after signing in this afternoon have now been release
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#startlists #raceinfo

I recently met with the Essendine Community Speed Watch Campaign volunteers who are doing fantastic work to crackdown on speeding incidents and make our roads safer.

Although speeding and roads sit under the remit of Rutland County Council, I will always make sure the Council…

Rutland's first village community fridge is now open! On until 11.30am at St Mary's Church in #Greetham and will operate fortnightly with a community café in the Church itself from 10am on Saturdays. It's a Root-and-Branch Out CIC project funded by @dcms through The National Lottery Community Fund

Crime is DOWN
Police numbers are UP
Vote for Rupert Matthews on Thursday 2nd May

If you have a postal vote, please return it TODAY

#CutCrimeVoteMatthews

Details: rupertmatthews.org.uk/manifesto

Huge congratulations to Leicester City on winning promotion back to the Premier League at the first attempt!! 🦊

Now the push to go up as Champions! #lcfc #leicestershire

Anyone know the Leeds score? 👀 #QPRLEE 🦊