Business Questions, 02.02.23 Thursday, 2 February, 2023 London Councils do important work into issues facing our city on a range of topics. Recently they produced a report into school places in London and the provision of education as provided by local authorities. In this report, it was highlighted that Hillingdon has seen a 15% reduction in the number of primary school children, while Harrow has seen a similar decline in demand. This is a trend... Speeches in Parliament
Armed Forces Bill 13th July 2021 The Armed Forces Bill is an important piece of legislation which will do a lot to improve access to justice and welfare for our service personnel and their... Speeches in Parliament
Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill 12th July 2021 For those who choose to go to University, being exposed to new opinions and having your world view challenged is an important part of academic development... Speeches in Parliament
Conservatives Call Out Harrow Labour On £30,000 Bin Rota Mistake 12th July 2021 Harrow Conservatives have challenged the Labour administration over sending incorrect bin rotas to over 69,000 households across the borough. The Council has... Local News
Guide Dogs Campaign: Warning Tactile at Local Stations 9th July 2021 It has recently been brought to my attention by the campaign group Guide Dogs that both West Ruislip and Hatch End Stations in the constituency do not have... Local News
Planning is a key driver for the levelling up agenda 8th July 2021 The Government's levelling up agenda needs to take many areas into account if it is to come close to succeeding. As the Chairman of the APPG on Housing and... Westminster News
Covid-19 Update (Education), 05.07.21 7th July 2021 As a member of Education Select Committee, I have looked a great deal at evidence of Covid-19 in schools. Studies have repeatedly shown that schools are no less... Speeches in Parliament
Harrow Sees Fly-Tips Increase By 3,500 2nd July 2021 Harrow Conservatives have raised concerns over the sharp increase in fly-tip reports for 2020/21 at the June Council Cabinet meeting. The year 2020/21 saw an... Local News
DCMS Questions, 01.07.21 1st July 2021 At DCMS Questions this morning, I was pleased to receive an update from the Minister about investment being made in facilities that will benefit young people... Speeches in Parliament
Pinn Medical Centre: Update 1st July 2021 Following an incredibly well-fought campaign to keep the walk-in services at Pinn Medical Centre open last year, I was disappointed to learn that this is once... Local News
Here’s the Government’s new measures to tackle coronavirus 23rd September 2020 We are introducing new restrictions in England, to suppress the disease, and minimise damage to lives and livelihoods. National News
"Out of touch": 10 things everyone should know about Labour after their Conference 23rd September 2020 Read about the top 10 things everyone should know about Labour after their 2020 Conference. National News
Amanda Milling: ‘The PM still has support of Red Wall despite locking down the North’ 19th September 2020 Amanda Milling, chairwoman of the Conservative party, is wincing at the memory of being a government whip at the height of last year’s parliamentary paralysis... National News
Independent Investigation into Discrimination reaches second phase 18th September 2020 The Independent Investigation into Discrimination within the Conservative party reaches its second phase: the public call for evidence. National News
Prime Minister’s statement on protecting the Union: Speech in Full 14th September 2020 The Prime Minister sets out the case for the Internal Market Bill, which would secure free trade inside of the United Kingdom once we exit the transition period... National News
UK and Japan agree historic free trade agreement 14th September 2020 This deal will boost trade between our two countries by £15.2 billion, creating jobs and delivering new opportunities across every part of the United Kingdom. National News