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SEND - Spare capacity in rural schools presents an opportunity
Yesterday in Parliament, I spoke again about the SEND system - and how it remains far too adversarial for too many families. Parents shouldn’t have to fight for the support their children need.
Jun 13


President Trump's Trade Tariffs
Last night’s news about President Trump's trade tariffs will have a significant impact on global trading markets—potentially changing the global trade consensus thats been in place since WW2.
Apr 3


Tobacco and Vapes Bill 3rd reading
On Wednesday I spoke in the 3rd reading of the landmark Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which will create the first smoke-free generation
Mar 28


Planning and Infrastructure Bill Debate
In yesterday's Planning and Infrastructure Bill debate in the Commons, I called out the last government's lack of leadership on the...
Mar 25


Ten Minute Rule Bill "Food products (market regulation and public procurement)"
Today, I was pleased to co-sponsor the Ten Minute Rule Bill "Food products (market regulation and public procurement)".
Mar 19


Protection of Children (Digital Safety and Data Protection) Bill
On Friday in the House of Commons I spoke in support of the Protection of Children (Digital Safety and Data Protection) Bill.
Mar 12


Biomass Energy Production - Westminster Hall Intervention
I outlined that it is critical we continue to support biomass energy production, while tackling nitrate run-off.
Mar 6


Leading the SEND Provision Westminster Hall Debate
This afternoon, I had the honour of leading the Westminster Hall debate on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision.
Feb 25


Westminster Hall Debate: Listed Places of Worship
Today I spoke in Westminster Hall about the vital role listed places of worship play as community hubs.
Jan 22


Tobacco and Vapes Bill
Yesterday, I spoke in Parliament to welcome the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
Nov 27, 2024


Maersk Withdrawal From Felixstowe
I spoke in the chamber today about Maersk’s decision to withdraw from Felixstowe.
Nov 21, 2024


Nautilus Relocation Announcement
This morning, Ofgem announced that they will be reversing their decision on Nautilus.
Nov 12, 2024
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