I know what an anxious time it’s been over the past few months for the Jewish community.

Resisting the Radlett rail freight terminal has been one of my key campaigns as your MP. In my column this month I want to update you on some the latest news.

The Thameslink service remains appalling. Thousands of us are still forced to leave home hours early just to get to work on time and every day we are faced with ridiculous delays, cancellations and overcrowding.

I know many people have suffered from the terrible disruption to Thameslink services since the introduction of the new timetable.

Local GPs are the backbone of the health service. I know from my work in Government, the correspondence I receive, and personal experience, the dedication shown by them.

I know from my meetings and visits to synagogues across Hertsmere, including recently in Bushey and Radlett, how worried people are about rising anti-Semitism.

As I have said many times before, we are very fortunate in Radlett and Bushey to have the best of both worlds – green open spaces and easy access to London.

Every week my office handles hundreds of letters and emails from local people about an incredibly wide range of issues.

I was delighted to be appointed as Minister for Implementation at the Cabinet Office in the most recent ministerial reshuffle.

In our part of Hertfordshire we have the best of both worlds, with easy access to London, but also wonderful green open spaces right on our doorstep. It makes our towns and villages distinct and special places to live.