Last week we heard the sad news that HRH the Duke of Edinburgh had passed away at the age of 99. For me, and for the vast majority of local residents, Prince Philip has been a constant presence at the side of Her Majesty the Queen, to whom he has provided a lifetime of unwavering support.
Rugby MP Mark Pawsey has welcomed the news that 221,000 workers in the West Midlands have received a pay increase this year thanks to increases to the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage.
I was very pleased yesterday in Parliament to speak in support of the Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill, which will help to encourage a present or future Frank Whittle to develop the life changing inventions of the future.
The Budget will allow businesses to recover from the pandemic and provide certainty for the economy according to local MP Mark Pawsey, who spoke in Parliament on Monday during the Budget Debate.
Very pleased today in Parliament to join with Kenilworth & Southam MP Jeremy Wright to ask Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng to support proposals for the Coventry Airport Gigafactory which will help make the UK and the Midlands the heart of electric vehicle manufacturing.
The last year has reminded us all of the importance of well resourced local health services. That's why today in Parliament I asked Health Minister Ed Argar to ensure that great district hospitals such as our Hospital of St Cross in Rugby get the investment they need.
Yesterday the Prime Minister set out the four steps to lifting the restrictions which we have all had to live with to prevent the spread of coronavirus, protect the NHS and save lives.
