Column: Officially we’ve not been in drought, but try telling that to our farmers 7th August 2026 England is facing one of its most widespread droughts in years and our corner of Lincolnshire is among the areas feeling the effects firsthand. Prolonged... Articles
Column: Andy Burnham needs to make sure he can deliver real change for Lincolnshire 24th July 2026 It was ‘all change’ this week as Labour’s Andy Burnham became our new Prime Minister. A change of Prime Minister is always a significant moment for our country... Articles
Column: Grantham Finds Its Voice - and it’s rather catchy 10th July 2026 One of the things I enjoy most about representing Grantham and Bourne is seeing first-hand the strength of our local communities. Last weekend was a wonderful... Articles
Column: The political temperature may be rising, but local priorities remain unchanged 26th June 2026 Like many people across Grantham and Bourne, I have been doing my best to cope with the recent heatwave. The soaring temperatures have certainly made for a... Articles
Column: Crime Doesn't Pay, But Our Shopkeepers Do 12th June 2026 Lincolnshire is home to thousands of small and medium-sized businesses, employing more than 300,000 people. From independent retailers on our high streets to... Articles
Column: The unsung local industry helping to keep Britain running 29th May 2026 While I am sure we have all been trying to keep cool in the warm weather over the Bank Holiday weekend and into this week, with Parliament on recess and as my... Articles
Column: The Cost of Fertiliser 15th May 2026 I am proud to represent one of the great farming counties of England. Across Lincolnshire there are over 3000 farms, and put together they produce a remarkable... Articles
Column: Lincolnshire deserves better dental services 1st May 2026 Access to healthcare is something most of us take for granted, yet for many in our community, NHS dentistry remains frustratingly out of reach. I understand the... Articles
Column: Water investment is crucial to our future prosperity 17th April 2026 Water infrastructure is too often overlooked, but it is becoming a critical issue for our community. When a new housing or commercial development is proposed... Articles