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 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. New Year’s Resolutions 7 January 2022 At New Year many of us look forward and set our own goals of what we would like to achieve over the next 12 months, often through a New Year’s resolution. 2022 Year Ahead – Letter from Westminster – January 2022 1 January 2022 It is with a deep sense of regret that for the second year in a row, my letter at the turn of a New Year cannot but focus on the coronavirus pandemic. Omicron and Plan B 17 December 2021 This week I voted in support of the latest measures proposed by the Government and supported by the Opposition, to counter the emerging threat of the Omicron variant of coronavirus. Drugs and crime 10 December 2021 On Monday, the government published its 10 year Drugs Strategy, which will strengthen police programmes tackling drug gangs; expand the powers available to law enforcement for drug testing; and bring in new methods to discourage drug use. Omicron variant 3 December 2021 In recent days, we have seen the new Omicron variant of coronavirus becoming more prevalent, with cases unrelated to international travel popping up across the UK, suggesting community transmission. December - Letter from Westminster 1 December 2021 Reflecting back to this time last year, it is striking how far we have come. Healthcare staffing levels 26 November 2021 As a former Health Minister, with responsibility for workforce, I am well aware of the challenges that can face the NHS when staffing levels fluctuate. Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Current page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 … Next page Next › Last page Last »