Charity Fundraising from the Children of Orchard School

Congratulations to the Orchard Schoolโ€™s charity club. The children and their community have raised more than ยฃ102,000 over eleven years. The children enjoyed describing their range of activities.

Their efforts are inspiring and heartwarming. Their fundraising efforts are astounding.

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead

The Chancellor of the Exchequer will present his Spring Budget to Parliament this coming Wednesday. We look with cautious anticipation of the measures the Chancellor will introduce in response to the recent muted success of the Government's economic plan.

Match Point at Church House grounds

The tennis courts in Tarring are now open again after being given a new lease of life thanks to a joint project between the Government and the LTA.

Infected Blood Compensation Mass Lobby

I was pleased to join a mass lobby here in the Houses of Parliament - joining with demands for immediate compensation to those infected and affected by contaminated blood. The lobby was organised by The Haemophilia Society.

NHS Dentistry: Recovery and Reform

The Health Secretary has announced the Government's plan to make dental services faster, simpler and fairer.

It aims to improve dental services by making them: