Philip’s Articles Philip regularly writes for local publications including the Shropshire Star, Ludlow Advertiser and Bridgnorth Journal as well as a monthly piece for several parish magazines. Articles Ukraine 10 March 2022 We live in exceptional times. I rarely cover the same issue in this column in successive weeks. But war in Europe with the devastation being caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, means I can really focus on no other topic. Letter from Westminster – March 2022 - Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1 March 2022 Last month marked 70 years since the accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to the throne, following the death of her father, King George VI. Ending covid isolation 25 February 2022 This week the Prime Minister announced that covid restrictions are coming to an end, removing the need for twice weekly testing in schools, and from today (24th February), replacing mandatory self-isolation following a positive test with guidance. Ukraine 18 February 2022 The crisis on Ukraine’s border has reached a critical juncture. All the information we have suggests Russia could be planning an invasion of Ukraine at any moment. Sue Gray report 4 February 2022 My postbag and email inbox over the past few weeks provide a stark reflection of the public anger towards revelation of events in Downing Street during lockdown in 2020. Letter from Westminster – Water Quality in Rivers – February 2022 1 February 2022 Last month, the Environmental Audit Committee, which I Chair, published the report from our inquiry into Water Quality in Rivers in England. Ambulance response times 28 January 2022 I share recent concerns about delays to West Midlands Ambulance Service responding to local emergency calls. Water Quality in Rivers 21 January 2022 As readers will be aware, I have been at the forefront of the campaign to clean up our rivers in recent years. But when I was researching the problem for my Private Members Bill, I was hampered by a lack of data on the quality of water in our rivers. Developing role of MPs 14 January 2022 The death last week of the oldest surviving former MP for the Ludlow constituency, Eric Cockeram, who was born in 1924, prompts me to reflect this week on what the public expects from their elected representatives. Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Current page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 … Next page Next › Last page Last »