2026: Week 3 - Greenland, China and tariffs
It has been a turbulent week in politics, dominated by Trump’s petulance around not being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
16 Jan 2026
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Treasury
Chris asks former OBR chairs about the volatility of their forecasts
I asked them if I want being harsh by describing their forecasts as "finger in the air".
27 Feb 2026
SEND
Chris welcomes progress on Betchwood Vale local SEND school
I have been calling for this since my election.
25 Feb 2026
SEND
Chris calls to protect children's rights
This week the government announced its long-awaited reforms to the SEND system.
23 Feb 2026
2026: Week 2 - NHS neglect
At this point in January we can say the festivities of Christmas and New Year are truly over, and my thoughts turn to the coming 12 months.
9 Jan 2026
Wales
Labour councillor defects to Lib Dems in Flintshire to continue education fight
Labour councillor Fran Lister has defected to the Liberal Democrats after a series of disagreements with Flintshire’s ruling Labour-led coalition over education policy.
27 Feb 2026