Figures released today show that wages have risen at their fastest pace in 10 years as employment reaches a record high, with more than 32.5 million people currently in work.

I have been contacted by constituents concerned about the Modern Slavery Act and providing support for trafficked children.

I have received the following letter from the Work and Pensions Secretary regarding the next phase of the Universal Credit roll out (Managed Migration) and the two-child policy, which I hope constituents will find helpful.

A number of constituents have contacted me about the NHS Long Term Plan, which was recently announced by the Prime Minister, and waiting times.

It would be foolish to gloss over the vote last night in the House of Commons on Brexit. It was a huge vote against the Withdrawal Agreement negotiated by the Government and the EU, and historically extraordinary. Of course it’s a serious blow. 

I am grateful for the latest emails I have received about consumer credit and payday lending.
 

Parliament returned this week and provided a couple of reminders that the Conservative Government does not have a majority, and the complications of that are likely to accelerate over the next few weeks.

This week, the Prime Minister launched the Long Term Plan for the NHS – a historic moment for patients in North East Bedfordshire and across the country.

Following the decision to close Sandye Place Academy, concerns were raised by residents about the long-term future use of the site.

Following concerns raised by a number of Biggleswade rail users about the lack of station parking, North East Bedfordshire MP Alistair Burt, met with local Town Councillors Michael North, Mark Foster and Ian Bond, and Central Beds Local Councillor Steve Watkins, to discuss future plans for the ar