As I write this article, the UK’s COVID-19 alert level has reduced from four to three. This is a big moment for the country and shows that with the hard work of the British people, the government’s plan has been working.

As I write this article the coronavirus continues to dominate all aspects of local and national life.  

Like most of you I have been working from home these past few weeks, but I have been continuing to work hard as your Member of Parliament, and as a Cabinet Minister, dealing with this unprecedented crisis caused by COVID-19. 

I am writing this article just after The Chancellor has delivered his first Budget.  

I am aware that by the time it is published, events in relation to the coronavirus are likely to have moved on significantly.  

I am delighted and thrilled to have been appointed as Secretary of State for the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport in the recent reshuffle.

This is something I care passionately about and has real relevance to our local area.

It was an honour to be re-elected as your Member of Parliament in December. It was fantastic to speak to so many people out on the campaign trail, and thank you for placing your trust in me to be your representative again.  

We are very fortunate in Hertsmere to have a vibrant, diverse and welcoming borough.

At the time of writing, it’s the beginning of September and the start of the new school term. 

After a long campaign, I was delighted to open Oyster at Radlett station this summer. It was a pleasure to welcome the Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps MP, to the station for the ceremony and I enjoyed the chance to join the driver in the cab for the first journey into London! 

Following Boris Johnson’s election as Prime Minister in July, I was honoured and delighted to join the Cabinet as Paymaster General and Minister for Cabinet Office.