Future relationship with Spain and Gibraltar 25th October 2018 Today during Oral Questions to the Department for Exiting the European Union I welcomed the broad agreement that has been reached with Spain about future... Westminster News
Question on support for veterans 22nd October 2018 We owe our veterans a considerable debt and support services should be readily available to those who are struggling to readjust to civilian life. Steps are... Westminster News
Prime Minister's Conference speech 4th October 2018 I was in the audience to witness Theresa May’s closing speech at Conservative Party Conference. After an event run on the theme of opportunity, the Prime... Westminster News
Awareness of maternity discrimination rules 18th September 2018 During the latest session of Women and Equalities Oral Questions in the House of Commons Chamber I raised the issue of maternity discrimination. As I said to... Westminster News
Blood Cancer Awareness Month 12th September 2018 September marks blood cancer awareness month and I met with Anthony Nolan, leading blood cancer charity, to discuss what more could be done to expand the stem... Westminster News
Prime Minister's Question on Victims Strategy 12th September 2018 During this week's session of Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons Chamber, I sought assurances from the Prime Minister about the increased levels... Westminster News
Wear it Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness 10th September 2018 I added a splash of pink to my usual attire to support Breast Cancer Now’s wear it pink fundraiser, which will take place on Friday 19 October to raise money... Westminster News
Post-Brexit pilot scheme for seasonal workers 7th September 2018 The Government has announced that it will be launching a new scheme to allow non EU citizens to work temporarily on UK farms during their busiest periods. The... Westminster News
Trip to Cyprus with AFPS 8th August 2018 Last week I travelled to Cyprus with the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme (AFPS). I have been enrolled on the scheme since July 2017 and the trip to Cyprus was... Westminster News