Statement on Partygate 18th April 2022 I have been contacted by a number of people about the Fixed Penalty Notices that the Prime Minister, the Chancellor, and the Prime Minister’s wife received last... Westminster News
Rwanda Refugee Scheme 18th April 2022 Last week the Government announced a policy which is aimed at ending the despicable trade in human trafficking. The Government’s solution is to send male asylum... Westminster News
Living with Covid-19 24th February 2022 I want to extend my best wishes to HM The Queen for a speedy recovery from Covid. The virus has not gone away. However, the efforts we have made as a country... Westminster News
My Statement on No10 Parties 10th February 2022 At the very outset of the report of parties in Downing Street I publicly stated: “I am disappointed and concerned by the parties held at Number 10. The rules... Westminster News
My Comments on The Week in Westminster 5th February 2022 Below is a link to my appearance on the Week in Westminster. My comments start at 2:30. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001466x Westminster News
International Travel Update - COVID 19 26th January 2022 From 11th February, in time for the half term break, fully vaccinated (currently two doses of an approved vaccine or one dose of a Janssen vaccine) travellers... Westminster News
Plan B Covid-19 Restrictions 5th January 2022 The Government will be sending 100,000 Lateral Flow Tests a day to essential workers in industries including food processing, HGV drivers, railway signalling... Westminster News
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe 20th December 2021 I have now received a response to my letter regarding the case of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe from the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office. I have... Westminster News
Environment Bill Amendments 8th November 2021 There is to be a vote on the Lords Amendments later today. However, due to personal circumstances which I informed the whips of a number of weeks ago, I am not... Westminster News