Summer-Born 28th July 2022 I have been campaigning on the need to allow summer-born children’s parents the right to defer their school start if that was appropriate for the child. After... Westminster News
Rwanda Refugee Scheme 28th June 2022 Many constituents have contacted me about the Government’s proposed policy to send individual male asylum seekers over 18, who arrive in the UK illegally, to... Westminster News
The Publication of the Sue Gray Report 26th May 2022 The Sue Gray Report was published yesterday. Its conclusions were damning for the Prime Minister, the Civil Service, and were critical of the activities and... Westminster News
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
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