Letter from Claire Coutinho – June 2024
The prime minister has announced that there will be a general election on Thursday, 4 July. I have loved every minute of my first four years as your MP since I was elected in 2019 – it has been the…
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Letter from Claire Coutinho – May 2024
It has been a tough time for family finances, but we are turning a corner. Energy bills are now down to their lowest level for two years, with the average annual bill cut by almost £250. This is on top…
Letter from Claire Coutinho – April 2024
I know the past few years have been a difficult time for families in East Surrey and across the country. The chancellor’s Spring Budget shows that because of the progress we have made – inflation has more than halved, wages…
Letter from Claire Coutinho – March 2024
Did you know that, nestled down a lane on the outskirts of Lingfield, we have one of the best schools and colleges for young people with epilepsy and severe learning difficulties in the country? St Piers School & College…
Letter from Claire Coutinho – February 2024
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and a joyful start to the New Year. I’ve hit the ground running this year, taking up issues on behalf of local residents. Over Christmas I was working on behalf of villagers…
Letter from Claire Coutinho – December 2023
As we approach Christmas, and before we start fretting about Brussell sprouts and last-minute gifts, it’s worth taking a step back to remember where we were at the start of the year. In my January column I wrote about the…
Letter from Claire Coutinho – November 2023
You may remember last month I shared the news that Royal Surrey and East Surrey Hospitals were to receive an extra £8.8 million to expand winter capacity. Well, the good news doesn’t stop there, as I am thrilled to share…
Claire Coutinho: Q&A
MP for East Surrey Claire Coutinho was appointed secretary of state for energy security and net zero in August. We put some questions to her about her new role. How will you deal with the transition from minister for children,…
Letter from Claire Coutinho – October 2023
It is the honour of a lifetime to be appointed to serve in the cabinet as secretary of state for energy security and net zero. My job will be to ensure our energy supply is secure and protected from the…
Letter from Claire Coutinho – September 2023
A few weeks ago we had the fantastic news that Royal Surrey and East Surrey Hospitals will be receiving £8.8m to expand capacity this winter. At East Surrey, this will build two new modular wards with space for 64 beds.…
