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
Ruislip's Reopening 5th May 2021 Following months of restrictions, it has been great to see high streets thriving once again. Last week, I took the opportunity to visit local business owners on... Local News
Local Business Roundtables 3rd May 2021 Following the reopening of retail and outdoor hospitality, it was has been really beneficial to speak with businesses who have been able to reopen as part of... Local News
Transport Questions: Greater London Boundary Charge, 29.04.21 29th April 2021 Today in Parliament, I highlighted my opposition to the Mayor's proposed border tax. It is clear that Sadiq Khan doesn’t care about outer London boroughs... Speeches in Parliament
Covid-19: Support for Businesses, 27.04.21 28th April 2021 This week in Parliament, I pushed the Government on their review of the business rates system. If we get this right, I know it will give a huge boost to high... Speeches in Parliament
Westminster Hall Debate: Support for Asylum Seekers, 27.04.21 27th April 2021 Alongside Neil Coyle MP, I was the co-sponsor of a Westminster Hall debate on support provided to asylum seekers through the dispersal system. With the... Speeches in Parliament
Stephen Lawrence Day, Politics Home 22nd April 2021 As we reflect on this year’s Stephen Lawrence Day, a day where we come together to continue to push the agenda for change and the sort of society where everyone... Articles
DEFRA Questions, 22.04.21 22nd April 2021 As we continue the discussion on how to tackle the issue of plastic pollution, it is important that manufacturers take more responsibility for their waste... Speeches in Parliament
Westminster Hall Debate: Covid-19: Social Care, 22.04.21 22nd April 2021 The difficulties we have faced over the past year have brought into focus the challenges that the social care sector faces. Social care is a huge cost for local... Speeches in Parliament
Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities, 20.04.21 20th April 2021 Effective community policing is an important part of the toolkit to help tackle crime. As part of this, we must make sure that our police force reflects the... Speeches in Parliament
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