2018 was a very busy year indeed with much to celebrate both locally and nationally. Here are just some of my highlights from last year - in 60 seconds!

Robert Courts MP

Speaking afterwards, Robert said: "Pleased to hear from the Education Minister this afternoon that the introduction of T Levels is progressing well. 

Robert spent this year's Small Business Saturday championing West Oxfordshire's small businesses in Burford - the “gateway to the Cotswolds” - which is frequently visited by people from all over the World.

Robert has visited Charlbury-based SpecialEffect to celebrate the charity's success in recent months.  Robert is a strong supporter of the charity, and recently championed their work in the House of Commons.

Robert has paid a visit to local cyber-security company CQR, who operate globally from their office in Bladon.  Their expert team work to ensure businesses are operating with the highest level of security, protecting them and their customers from the risks of the online landscape.

Chief Secretary to HM Treasury, Liz Truss, has joined Robert on a visit to West Oxfordshire business Polar Technology.  The pair were taken on a tour of the company’s site in Eynsham before sitting down for a meeting to discuss support for business.

Chadlington Brewery is a local microbrewery with a dedicated team who are passionate about brewing the highest quality beer. They use only natural ingredients - including local spring water and English hops - to brew truly unique beers.

Neve's Bees is a family-run business based in Eynsham which produces 100% natural beeswax beauty products.  They were successful in Blenheim's recent start-up competition, meaning their products are now on sale in the Palace's shop.

Robert said: "Social enterprises make a positive difference in communities up and down the country - and nowhere more so than West Oxfordshire. They are set up to trade for a social purpose, and use business to improve the world around them.

In his role as Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Small and Micro Business, Robert hosted a special session of the group with Small Business Minister, Kelly Tolhurst.