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This evening, I had the enormous pleasure of joining African Families in the UK (AFiUK) as they celebrated their 10th anniversary – a remarkable milestone…

Last night I spent time with the young people and youth workers at Didcot TRAIN — a brilliant local charity that’s been standing alongside teenagers…

Yesterday evening in Garth Park, I joined local residents, uniformed services, community groups and civic leaders for a quiet gathering to remember Jennie Logan, Martyn…

Yesterday, when my cousin, Professor Rory Medcalf, delivered the 2025 Sir James Plimsoll Lecture in Hobart, Tasmania, he discussed a compelling idea that has immediately…

Yesterday evening, I had the privilege of attending the Sundown Ceremony at RAF Benson—a moving and dignified event steeped in tradition, carried out with all…

This morning, I had the great pleasure of joining Oxfordshire Youth for the launch of our Business Guardians Council—a ground-breaking new initiative bringing together some…

Last night, I attended my first ever formal dinner at an Oxford college—and what a privilege it was that it should be at The Queen’s…

As part of this year’s countywide series of Shrieval Breakfast Conversations, a diverse group of professionals came together in Banbury this morning to reflect on…

Earlier today, I visited Garth Park and the offices of Bicester Town Council to sign the three books of condolence opened following the devastating fire…