Yesterday I lead a debate in Westminster Hall on flooding and flood protection in Chesterfield.

You can see the debate below. The debate includes my speeach and the response from The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Emma Hardy MP. It also includes contributions from Lee Pitcher MP (Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme) and Louise Jones (North East Derbyshire).

Watch my speech in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill debate where I spoke in support of amendments 163, 150 and New Clause 62

I am pleased that the Flooding Minister has agreed to visit Chesterfield to look at local flood prevention projects.

Ahead of her visit to Chesterfield I raised the importance of flood repairs and prevention on the economy.

This week is #NationalApprenticeshipWeek . The Government’s  recent announcements will make a real difference, both in terms of the completion rate and the flexibility around apprenticeships.

See my question at #PMQs on allowing more young people to get an apprenticeship #NAW

The Government has announced a record £2.65Bn for flood defences.

I asked Flooding Minister how she’ll make sure that the money is spent wisely and that the Treasury understands year on year spend is needed to reach all areas, like Chesterfield, who need that investment.

My speech at the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Energy Studies Winter Warmer Reception

You can read my speech here

The Government have made a number of commitments towards the environment. I asked the Aviation Minister how the Government will ensure that any plans that come forward are in line with their environmental commitments.

It has been a busy week in Parliament and here in Chesterfield.

Here’s my new quick video review of my week. Let me know your thoughts.

My question to the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Climate

While increasing the budget for defence spending is important, it is crucial that the budget is spent correctly.

I asked the Secretary of State for Defence what he is doing to bring the huge wastage in defence spending we have seen under the previous government under control.

This is a budget that will begin the task of national repair and renewal after 14 years of decline.

Watch my speech in today’s budget debate.

My speech speech about Tennis in the debate on the 2024 Olympics legacy

I am honoured to have been sworn in again as the Member of Parliament for Chesterfield. I will continue to stand up for Chesterfield and Staveley, this time from the government benches.

My speech in the Budget 2024 debate

Just listen to the state of this.

I asked the Government why apprenticeship starts at lower levels had crashed since the introduction of the apprenticeship levy with SME apprenticeships down by a half and the Minister’s answer completely ignores the question.