PM's move to tighten the rules on MPs taking 2nd jobs is absolutely right. But it’s only part of what’s needed to improve ethical standards & integrity in UK, so here's my shopping list of what else we should do: youtube.com/watch?v=KEApeY…

Nice to be out and about chatting with residents around the Devonshire Road area today. Thanks to everyone who opened their doors to chat local and national issues 😊 Have a great weekend!

#PovertyTrapped out today shows we need a new way of not only looking at poverty but also fixing it. It is fatalistic and wrong to assume it must always be with us. 1/2

Just because you are born in a particular place, or belong to a particular race, religion, sex or sexuality shouldn’t dictate your destiny for the rest of your life johnpenrose.org/wp/PovertyTrap… 2/2

Fascinating ideas from John Penrose on ways to tackle poverty. Central theme is around providing opportunity, something which resonates widely with public. But value of paper is in discussion of implications for host of policy areas - skills, housing, childcare, honours, etc

Does someone you know (or you) deserve an honour? Sign up (below) to Demos next week as I set out how a transparent, points-based honours system could make post-Brexit Britain into a more meritocratic, fairer society. telegraph.co.uk/politics/2021/…

Great to hear John Penrose speak last night about his new policy paper 'Poverty Trapped' - with a big focus on how planning reform can bring communities along by encouraging good design and ensuring local people get a fair share!

Weston MP John Penrose will sit down with Boris Johnson to discuss childcare reform in the UK after telling the Prime Minster the UK has 'some of the most unaffordable childcare in the developed world'. thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/john-penr…

Huge honour to be invited to open and speak at Riverbank's Volunteer Appreciation Evening. The volunteers and Pier Health staff have done an amazing job giving vaccines and boosters to local people. I'm in complete awe of each and every one of them. Such lovely people too!

Today is #IACD2021 day so here’s a quick blog. johnpenrose.org/wp/2021/12/09/…

Can you think of a fantastic individual who has made a difference in our community? The UK Parliament Awards have opened up for nominations, so be sure to nominate them and get them recognised for the work they've done! parliament.uk/awards/

Incredibly proud of Weston's vaccine heroes. They've put us in the top 25 in the country for the number of boosters given. Well done to the NHS teams and volunteers, and also to those turning up to get jabbed! :) somersetlive.co.uk/news/area-some…

Our internationally-high childcare costs create glass ceilings that hold back parents (particularly mothers) who want to maintain their careers. If other developed countries can do high-quality childcare more cheaply, why can’t we? Grazia UK @PregnantScrewed #PovertyTrapped

Absolutely delighted @WestonCollege will be training HGV drivers for free. These are skills that are in high demand, so local people will have a great chance of a well-paid job at the end of the course: thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/weston-co…

If anything, Liam’s attendance proves that peaceful protests are still VERY MUCH welcome from this MP and this Government. It’s the dangerous and most disruptive this law would tackle.

It has been great getting out and about across all parts of Weston and the villages delivering leaflets and speaking with local people. Thanks for all the kind words and interesting conservations :)

And here is our latest podcast featuring John Penrose and Brendan Chilton instituteforprosperity.org.uk/news/post/2023…

⏰Polling Stations are open until 10pm 🌳You still have time to vote for your Conservative candidates 🪪Don't forget your ID

The way we regulate water & energy firms isn’t working properly: Ofwat & Ofgem have been too soft & customers are paying the price with higher bills ft.com/content/2723bd…

Great to stop by Revo Kitchen to join in celebrations of Jill Dando's life and legacy organised by The Priory Learning Trust & Jill Dando News. Enjoyed Jill's favourite coffee and walnut cake - she had superb taste!