It was a pleasure to host a number of students from UWE students today for a tour of Parliament.  They asked me some great questions.

Today I attended an event organised by the APPG on road freight and logistics, hosted by the Road Haulage Association.

I signed a letter asking the Prime Minister to reform the apprenticeship levy and improve the safety and welfare of drivers' working conditions.

Met with students at SGS College Filton today for 'National Colleges Week'.

The college is expanding the range of courses and #skills on offer. I met with students learning about construction, domestic science and Theatrical and Media Make-up.

Today I held one of my regular surgeries, this week at the Constituency Office in Bradley Stoke.

If I can help with anything, call 01454 617783 or email  jack.lopresti.mp@parliament.uk to make an appointment.

I was honoured to be asked by The Berkeley Leisure Group to present an award to one of their managers.

Edward O'Sullivan was given the Exceptional Services Award for his longstanding years of loyal service managing and maintaining Woodlands Park to the highest standard.

Yesterday I met with Ben Wallace MP to raise my concerns that legislation to stop the persecution of NI Veterans was omitted in the Queen's Speech.

He assured me that it was the Government's intention to bring forward legislation in due course.

We need action on this.

Today I asked the Leader of the House of Commons for a debate on local transport infrastructure provision, especially the proposed new M4 J18A, which if built would unlock a great potential opportunity for new homes & jobs.

Free Ports can hugely benefit the economy of our region.

I asked the International Trade Minister, Graham Stuart MP, what plans the Department has for local communities to also benefit from these ports.

More children across our area will be able to access a good education locally thanks to a major funding boost.

My Annual Report being delivered free to homes across our area - neither the newspaper or delivery is being paid for by the taxpayer.