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A funny short week in Westminster following the Bank holiday, but that does not mean that it was not busy!

The Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla was a great spectacle. It was Britain at its best.

Another busy week in Westminster as we head into the first of three bank holiday weekends this month!

I was disturbed to learn over recess that the ongoing funding for our railway line is at risk. While the first three phases have been largely completed making the Dawlish seafront and station secure, the work either side of Parsons tunnel is not.

Storm Noa was aptly named! The wind and rain stopped me making some of my planned visits before the parliamentary term begins after the Easter recess, but I am pleased to say that, I was able to visit Forest Funghi in Dawlish Warren.

A week in Devon is always a welcome one with the joys of Easter recess away from Westminster. But as every teacher will tell you – it’s not holiday!

My week in Westminster began by grilling home office officials on our emergency services communications network in my role as a member of the Public Accounts Committee.

Last week was a big week on all fronts. A foreign policy review at the beginning of the week, new legislation to tackle the small boats issue, and of course the Spring Budget delivered by the Chancellor last Wednesday.

The week in Westminster began with legislation that seeks to change the current tuition fees structure for higher education courses, by giving people a lifetime allowance to upskill and retrain.

The Northern Ireland Executive and the Northern Ireland Protocol took centre stage last week. Legislation was passed in the House of Commons to extend the deadline for calling another Northern Ireland Assembly election if the current Executive is not restored by January 2024.