Wales-England border body loses funding…. if ever there was a demonstration of lack of foresight on the part of government or indeed a lack of commitment to regional development, then this is it. bbc.com/news/articles/…

There will be a 2 minute silence at 12pm today to remember and thank those who fought for our freedom as we mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day gov.uk/government/new… #VEDay #VE80

✌️V for Victory: How Churchill Addressed Parliament On VE Day politicshome.com/news/article/v…

While in Bristol it was great to tour the Temple Quarter. This regeneration project has huge potential to deliver homes, jobs and better transport infrastructure. Progress is being made but government can do more to support transformational growth and great placemaking.

Today is International Nurses' Day 2025! As the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birthday, it is a poignant day to shine a light on the remarkable dedication, professionalism and expertise of nursing staff in North Somerset, and across the UK. #NursesDay @RoyalCollegeof3

📸Former Transport Secretary & Forest of Dean MP Mark Harper is sworn into the House of Lords

Honoured and delighted City of London

Many congratulations to our former Co-Chair Sir Robert Buckland, who has this week received the Freedom of the City of London! City of London

We are grateful to Alex McIntyre - Gloucester's MP for raising awareness of type 2 diabetes and speaking so powerfully at our Parliamentary event, where we laid out our 10-year vision to transform diabetes prevention, care and treatment. orlo.uk/MY4Sq

We’re delighted that Max Wilkinson MP joined us at our Cheltenham store today. Store Manager Richard was on hand to give Max a behind the scenes look at the operations at the store, including the teamwork and commitment colleagues show everyday to bring our customers the M&S

Delightful way to start the month. I was invited onto the judging panel for NMTF young traders finalists 🎖️ We're so lucky to have hosted this in Bristol 🙏 Congratulations to the winners and those who participated! Find out more here 👇 nmtf.co.uk

Five new Welsh stations could get Westminster money bbc.in/4mQNIc4

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a multi-billion-pound investment in public transport. The money will be spent on tram, train and bus projects across the North of England, the Midlands and the West Country. Peter Lane reports.

A record £752m for transport has been secured for the West. This transformational sum will mean better buses, more trains, and mass transit. We'll work with B&NES Council, Bristol City Council, South Glos Council, North Somerset Council and partners to deliver real change: tinyurl.com/West752mTransp…

The new funding for transport projects in the West of England is to be welcomed, however it must be spent for the benefit of the whole region - not just Bristol. Yesterday, I pressed the Chief Secretary on just how this new money will benefit people in our area.

Inside the ‘forgotten’ estate where £20m of Labour funding promises to bring change independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…

Traditional Catholic parish in Swindon sees fruits of £250,000 grant from Church Commissioners churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2025/…

I've written to the Health Secretary demanding clarity on UKHSA's future at Porton Down. After years of delay, spiraling costs (now 500% over budget!), my Salisbury constituents and UKHSA staff deserve answers.