Meeting with Fred Sirieix & the Justice Secretary 21st November 2018 Together with celebrity maitre d’ Fred Sirieix, I met with the Justice Secretary David Gauke on Monday 19th November to discuss what steps the Government can... Westminster News
Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme 12th November 2018 I have recently graduated from the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme. The scheme is intended to help parliamentarians understand the work of the armed forces... Westminster News
Autumn Budget 2018 30th October 2018 On Monday 29th October, Chancellor Phillip Hammond delivered his final Budget before the UK’s departure from the EU in March. Amongst a range of funding... Westminster News
Joining the Agriculture Bill Committee 26th October 2018 I have recently joined the Public Bill Committee for the Agriculture Bill. Public Bill Committees are tasked with scrutinising proposed Acts of Parliament and... Westminster News
Brexit preparations for the aviation sector 26th October 2018 In the event that we fail to reach a deal with the EU, there are no WTO defaults for the aviation industry to rely on so yesterday in the House of Commons... Westminster News
Future relationship with Spain and Gibraltar 25th October 2018 Today during Oral Questions to the Department for Exiting the European Union I welcomed the broad agreement that has been reached with Spain about future... Westminster News
Question on support for veterans 22nd October 2018 We owe our veterans a considerable debt and support services should be readily available to those who are struggling to readjust to civilian life. Steps are... Westminster News
Prime Minister's Conference speech 4th October 2018 I was in the audience to witness Theresa May’s closing speech at Conservative Party Conference. After an event run on the theme of opportunity, the Prime... Westminster News
Awareness of maternity discrimination rules 18th September 2018 During the latest session of Women and Equalities Oral Questions in the House of Commons Chamber I raised the issue of maternity discrimination. As I said to... Westminster News