Located in the adjoining constituency, Manchester Airport employs more than 650 of my constituents. There are many more who are involved with the travel industry, supporting the industry is incredibly important to me and those I represent.

I have had many constituents get in touch with me this bank holiday weekend, understandably angry with what appears to be a breach of lockdown rules by a senior advisor to the Prime Minister.

Over the past ten weeks our NHS has battled Coronavirus, and the Government has supported millions of jobs and businesses whilst we have observed instructions to ’Stay Home’ to save lives.

Much has changed in the four weeks since I last wrote this column. The country has been ‘locked down’ for more than a month with the end date as yet unknown. Our communities have come together like never before.

I have today been informed of the Planning Inspectorate decision regarding the Seashell Trust’s appeal in respect of a new school and campus on the site at Heald Green.  

I know many constituents have been in touch with concerns about family members who are overseas. I have been in regular contact with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and those tourists who are abroad, to facilitate assistance where it is needed.

I’m writing this column at a time when coronavirus is forcing us to make real changes in our everyday lives, and in the knowledge that this is a rapidly developing situation.

As the Withdrawal Agreement Bill continues through Parliament, I would like to reassure you that protecting vulnerable children remains a key priority . Indeed, we have a proud record of doing so through our asylum system and our resettlement schemes.

I most recently met Bramhall High's Headteacher Lynne Fox in Parliament, after she received a Silver Pearson Award for Headteacher of the Year in a secondary school, and I know from my experience working with her over the years why she has been deservedly recognised as a national leader in the ed

It was a pleasure to welcome Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, to Gatley today to see some of our fantastic local businesses and the ongoing redevelopment of the Tatton Cinema.