Alex's appointment to this significant role in Parliament will enable her to use her professional and personal experience to the benefit of many in her constituency and beyond.
It’s now been three weeks since the election, and like most of the new MPs I and beginning to find my way around the maze of corridors, staircases and impressive hallways.
My second week as an MP started with a huge state event – The State Opening of Parliament and the King’s Speech.
I keep on having to remind myself that it was just one week ago that I was standing at the General Election count waiting for the results…
Just back yesterday from my second LGA Annual Conference and Exhibition.
Recent Liberal Democrat analysis revealed an increase in water bosses' bonuses despite continued sewage dumping.