Today I was taught life saving skills by experts at London Ambulance Service. London Lifesavers provides essential education that could prove to be the difference for someone in cardiac arrest. You can sign up to learn these skills here - londonambulance.nhs.uk/getting-involv…

Speeding up clinical research means patients can benefit from treatment faster. 💉 National Institute for Health and Care Research’s findings are another significant step in boosting patient experience and we will take forward Lord O’Shaughnessy’s recommendations to speed up the delivery of clinical trials.

Join us tomorrow at 11am, on Armistice Day, as we come together as a nation for the #TwoMinuteSilence and ensure the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community will never be forgotten.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old, Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We will remember them. #TwoMinuteSilence #LestWeForget #ArmisticeDay

I have asked the Prime Minister that I be allowed to step down from my role as Minister of State at Department of Health and Social Care and he has kindly agreed. I would like to thank all of the brilliant civil servants with whom it has been an honour and privilege to serve.

We have been informed that Colchester Mp Will Quince will be debating Middlewick ranges with a minister at 11am in Westminster Hall on parliament.tv

I'm delighted to be joining Transport East as it's new Chair. transporteast.gov.uk/will-quince-mp… I would like to thank the local authority members and partners for putting their trust in me to champion our region in this role.

Many congratulations to my successor, Pam Cox, who in the early hours of this morning was elected as Colchester's new Member of Parliament. Her success is now our city's success, I wish her well and hope she enjoys representing our wonderful city of Colchester as much as I did.

🩸 Blood shortage Amber alert 🩸 The @NHS urgently needs O type blood. There are over 12000 appointments available over the next 2 weeks that we need your help to fill. If you are an O type donor call 0300 123 23 23 to make an appointment.

MPs claim rail junctions 'key' to economic growth bbc.in/3zwUyPS

Today marks the start of Baby Loss Awareness Week 2024💖💙 During the week, we will bring together everyone in the pregnancy & baby loss community and beyond to remember our babies, raise awareness, and drive change. Get involved ➡️ babyloss-awareness.org/get-involved #BLAW #BLAW24

📣 So far, thanks to the campaigning of our amazing community, 16 MPs have joined a baby loss group in parliament. But we need 4 more. We need MPs to help hold the Government to account. Take 2 minutes to help us get more MPs to work with us ➡️ act.sands.org.uk/ask-your-mp-ac….

I've just become a Dementia Friend. Too many people with dementia face social isolation. By learning more about dementia and finding out how to help, I'm part of the movement to make a difference. Join me and sign up to become a Dementia Friend. 👇 share.brandstencil.com/alzheimers/im-…

I’m delighted to share the news that I have re-joined the commercial property team at TSP Solicitors working alongside Stephen Firmin and Joanne Kelly based in Colchester. Please do get in touch if the team and I can assist. bit.ly/4fBjVzJ

Update on my multi-agency meeting regarding Orwell Bridge closures👇

I'm backing British farmers 🚜 #stopthefamilyfarmtax #backbritishfarming

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎄