Jesse Norman MP has welcomed the news that the Royal National College for the Blind has been awarded a major new contract by the Department of Work and Pensions.

This is a highly responsible and sensible Budget, and with some real wins for Herefordshire in particular.

Today in the House of Commons, Jesse Norman took the opportunity to tell the Prime Minister about Herefordshire's new technology and engineering university project - and urged him and the Chancellor to get behind it.

There are now less than 100 days until the General Election on May 7th--as well as local Council elections in Herefordshire.

Following a packed Westminster Hall debate in January, Jesse Norman was able to secure a three hour debate in the House of Commons chamber yesterday on the important topic of broadband and mobile coverage in rural areas.

Jesse Norman has put his firm backing behind Government plans to tighten up planning rules relating to community pubs.

Last summer Jesse Norman did a series of walks and hikes with local people around his constituency to raise money for charity, in collaboration with Herefordshire Ramblers. Now the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has picked up a donation of £500 as a result.

Jesse Norman opened a packed Westminster Hall debate today (6 January) on the subject of phone and broadband coverage in Herefordshire.