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
Education Recovery 7th June 2021 I was pleased to be able to highlight the value of investing in our early years sector in the Education Recovery debate today. The money we spend now will not... Speeches in Parliament
Puppy Smuggling Taskforce Cross-Party Letter: Update 4th June 2021 I recently joined colleagues in signing a cross-party letter on behalf of the Dogs Trust Puppy Smuggling Taskforce to the Rt Hon Lord Zac Goldsmith (Minister of... Westminster News
Environment Bill 28th May 2021 One of the Government’s landmark pieces of legislation passed its final stages in the Commons this week. There were many great contributions from colleagues and... Speeches in Parliament
Urgent Question: Australia Trade Deal 27th May 2021 It was good to receive assurances from the Minister this afternoon that the UK's free trade deals, including the proposed one with Australia, will not... Speeches in Parliament
Urgent Question: End-To-End Rape Review 25th May 2021 It was good to receive reassurance from the Rt Hon. Kit Malthouse, Minister for Crime and Policing, on the Government's commitment to support vulnerable victims... Speeches in Parliament
Finance Bill 24th May 2021 I was pleased to take part in the Finance Bill debate today. You can read my full contribution below: My constituency is not one of those that has the prospect... Speeches in Parliament
Westminster Hall Debate: Child Food Poverty Petition 24th May 2021 This week, I called on colleagues to work cross-party to tackle child food poverty during a Westminster Hall Debate. It goes without saying that no child should... Speeches in Parliament
Thames Water Meeting at Ickenham Green 24th May 2021 It is disappointing that we are still lacking in a final plan with regards to the sewer diversion at Ickenham Green and so I met with the team to discuss their... Local News
HS2 South Portal Site Visit 24th May 2021 Many of you will know that the first of the Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) has launched on the South Portal HS2 Site. This marks the start of the 10 mile long... Local News
We will not compromise on what it means to be an independent and sovereign nation 7th September 2020 National News
Start Up Loan Scheme passes 75,000 mark 26th August 2020 The UK Government-owned British Business Bank has issued its 75,000th loan through its Start Up Loans programme, marking more than £623 million invested in... National News
