2022 is the year that The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee after an incredible 70 years of service, having acceded to the throne on February 6, 1952 at just 25 years old.
It feels like only yesterday when I had a call from Matthew Heasman, CEO of local charity New Hope, warning of a "mini humanitarian disaster in Watford".
What is happening in Ukraine is heart-breaking and profoundly wrong. The world is witnessing a wholly unprovoked attack on a sovereign democratic state.
Last week I was invited to the charity Little Village in Watford to hear about how it has supported more than 17,000 children since being set up in 2016.
I am pleased that West Hertfordshire Hospital NHS Trust was given the green light to continue with its redevelopment design and cost planning in recent weeks, after they were informed that funding to pay the external advisors they required to continue this work was being made available.
As we approach 2022, now is a great time to reflect on the past year. Covid has continued to impact all of our lives, but I very much hope that you have been able to make the most of seeing loved ones over the festive period.
As we look towards 2022, now is a great time to reflect on the past 12 months. One of my highlights was securing new legislation to ensure hospitality workers will retain 100 per cent of their tips through my ‘Tips Bill’ in a huge win for hospitality staff.
I was delighted to co-host the 2021 Watford Jobs Fair, which was held at the Job Centre in Exchange House.
I was delighted with the measures announced by the Chancellor during his Budget. In his speech he reinforced this governments commitment to supporting working families, public services and businesses across the UK.
Last week it was confirmed that the Government would be bringing forward new legislation to ensure hospitality workers will retain their tips following my campaign. I am delighted that workers’ rights for tips will be included in the upcoming Employment Bill.
