I am saddened to hear about the death of my predecessor and former Father of the House of Commons, Sir Peter Tapsell.

Sir Peter was a great Parliamentarian and a gentleman, whose public service spanned more than five decades.

Every year I receive beautiful Send My Friend to School campaign posters from pupils at Holy Trinity Primary School in Tattershall.

Congratulations to students from Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Alfordand Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle who went head-to-head with the House of Lords in a bridge tournament!

This year we celebrate 100 years of the RAF, which has a special connection to my constituency. 

I visited the static display at Horse Guard Parade which featured aircraft through the ages, including an original Spitfire Mk16 and a full-scale replica Typhoon.

On Friday I celebrated the centenary of women first gaining the vote at a special screening of 'Suffragettes' with Horncastle Community Cinema.

It was a pleasure to welcome Spilsby Primary Academy's JPCSOs to the Palace of Westminster where they watched new peers be introduced to the House of Lords and saw the Prime Minister make a statement in the House of Commons.

On a very busy day in the House of Commons with votes on exiting the European Union, I took time out between votes yesterday to speak to Year 12 students at King Edward VI Grammar School, Louth.

It was a pleasure to welcome Betty Harvey OBE and fellow members of the Women's Institute in Louth & Horncastle, plus special guests from the WI all the way over in Canada!

Violent crime has a devastating impact on communities in every part of the country, not just in London.

The Offensive Weapons Bill will strengthen the powers of the police to deal with these terrible crimes and bring offenders to justice.

On #ThankATeacherDay, I visited Banovallum School to speak to students about the importance of being responsible online.