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
Westminster Hall Debate: Immigration and Nationality Application Fees, 25.03.21 29th March 2021 I was pleased to join the Westminster Hall Debate on Immigration and Nationality Application Fees last week. It's an important issue and one which I know can... Speeches in Parliament
Coronavirus Act, 25.03.21 26th March 2021 Over the past couple of weeks I have received a lot emails from people who are unhappy with the emergency Coronavirus legislation, including the amendment put... Speeches in Parliament
Westminster Hall Debate: World Social Work Day, 18.03.21 22nd March 2021 I recently had the pleasure of leading a Westminster Hall debate to commemorate World Social Work Day 2021. It was an honour to lead this debate and pay special... Westminster News
DfT Update on Colne Valley Works 19th March 2021 Following my recent meeting with Andrew Stephenson, I have now received further assurances around the works due to be undertaken within the Colne Valley. I am... Local News
Independent Review of Administrative Law, 18.03.21 18th March 2021 Today in Parliament, I was pleased to able to ask the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice about the benefits if the Independent Review of... Speeches in Parliament
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, 16.03.21 18th March 2021 I was very pleased to contribute to the 2nd reading debate of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill earlier this week. I know this Bill has received a... Speeches in Parliament
APPG on Housing and Planning 17th March 2021 I was pleased to chair the APPG on Housing and Planning this morning, bringing together sector experts to look at how we can improve housing options for older... Westminster News
My Local News, March 2021 12th March 2021 As I sit down to write this, I know headteachers and staff across the community are working hard to ensure the safe return of pupils to education settings. I... Articles
Catch-up Call with Andrew Stephenson 12th March 2021 In my most recent call with HS2 Minister, Andrew Stephenson, I was very pleased to get assurances on the most recent developments with the project locally. The... Local News
Home Secretary: Backing the Bill on illegal immigration 8th December 2021 Read Priti Patel's speech on illegal immigration in full here. National News
Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021: A stronger economy for the British People 27th October 2021 Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021: A stronger economy for the British People. National News
Boris Johnson’s Keynote Speech – We’re getting on with the job 6th October 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed Conservative Party Conference 2021. National News
Sajid Javid’s Speech to Conservative Party Conference 5th October 2021 Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, today spoke on the main stage of Conservative Party Conference in Manchester. National News
