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David Simmonds CBE MP

David Simmonds is the Conservative MP for Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner, and was elected in December 2019. He currently undertakes the roles of Opposition Whip (Commons), and Shadow Minister (Levelling Up, Housing and Communities).

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    Recently in Parliament, I held an Adjournment debate on urgent care centres in Hillingdon. This was in response to what has been overwhelming public opposition – including a petition made up of over 27,000 local voices – to the planned closure of

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