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.

I know how strongly people want Oyster extended to Potters Bar.

It was a pleasure to attend this year’s My Local Heroes awards at the Grove Hotel in Watford, organised as readers will know by MyNews magazine.

It is the time of year again when families across our area are finding out which schools their children will be going to in September. I know from experience with my own how stressful school allocations can be because we all want to give our children the very best start in life.

While Brexit continues to dominate the national headlines, it’s crucial to remember that there are so many other issues and challenges facing our country.

I am delighted that the appallingly disruptive road works on Harper Lane have been suspended after my campaign alongside residents and local councillors.

I was appalled by the anti-Semitic graffiti that was recently drawn near the united synagogue in Shenley. Acts like this are utterly unacceptable and remind us why we must show zero tolerance towards religious discrimination and demonisation.