I will continue to pressure Government to ensure our police are properly funded. I have lobbied both the Home Secretary and Police Minister for additional funding for London's police and have raised concerns about the 101 system for reporting crimes.
Our economy is thriving and, locally, we we have one of the highest job creation rates in the UK. I will continue to do all I can to make sure that Richmond and Kingston are the best areas of London for new businesses to invest and for existing businesses to flourish.
I will work to ensure that we have increased provision of affordable housing wherever possible, with consideration given for medical, transport and other amenities. I will always campaign for appropriate developments that enhance rather than undermine our beautiful communities.
School funding levels have risen in recent years. However, the proportion of funding available for high needs education has not kept up. I have been campaigning hard for more Government funding, and will continue to apply pressure.
As chair of the All-Party Group, I am building alliances across Parliament. I have set up a powerful new Coalition Against Heathrow Expansion, bringing together all the key campaigners.
