Saturday 15th August marks the 75th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) when Imperial Japan announced its surrender and, in effect, ended the Second World War.   

I want to thank every single person working in the NHS for their dedication and professionalism throughout this incredibly difficult period.

Nick Gibb MP visited the Regis Academy to see the preparations they were making for the return of all pupils in September and to meet the new acting principal, David Oakes.

Nick Gibb visited the headquarters and depot of Paul Matthew Transport Limited on the Southern Cross Trading Estate in Bognor Regis, at the invitation of Paul Matthew, founder and director of the company.

I was proud to see Julie Budge from My Sisters’ House on Good Morning Britain earlier today alongside Patron, Dame Julie Walters, talking about domestic abuse issues. 

Monday marked the end of the Easter holiday period and the start of the summer term for schools. Schools remain closed until further notice for all but the children of critical workers and vulnerable children. And even during the Easter period most schools remained open for those children.

I was pleased to have been contacted recently by a number of individuals and businesses in my constituency who wanted to offer much needed assistance to those in need during this pandemic.

“Over the past week I have contacted a number of small businesses in Bognor and Littlehampton in order to understand how they are dealing with the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. Many are very worried and, while all welcomed the Government’s promise to provide financial relief, a number

“Over the last two weeks I have received emails from over 30 constituents who have found themselves or have loved ones stranded abroad in countries including New Zealand, USA, and Indonesia as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

I understand that many constituents are very worried about the impact of COVID-19 on their lives, families and their businesses. For the latest official advice and developments, please refer to the following websites which will be regularly updated.