Waste Incineration and Recycling Rates 12th January 2021 This afternoon, I led a debate in Parliament on waste incineration and recycling rates. It was the third time I had spoken in a debate in Westminster on... Speeches in Parliament
Furloughing Staff 11th January 2021 Earlier today, I welcomed the furlough extension but raised concerns in Parliament from constituents over the cut-off date for eligibility to start furloughing... Speeches in Parliament
Christmas Adjournment 17th December 2020 A parliamentary tradition at the end of every year is for MPs to have the opportunity to raise what are known as "matters to be raised before the forthcoming... Speeches in Parliament
Police Officer Numbers 14th December 2020 It's great news for Londoners that, under plans from this Conservative Government, we are going to see an increase in police officer numbers on our streets... Speeches in Parliament
COVID-19 Vaccination 14th December 2020 Earlier today, I led a debate in Westminster Hall on behalf of the Petitions Committee on e-petition 323442, relating to vaccination for COVID-19. To date, more... Speeches in Parliament
Support for Hospitality 10th December 2020 I've been working closely with the beer and pubs trade to press for much greater support for the industry. In recent weeks, our pubs, restaurants and... Speeches in Parliament
Croydon Local Government Finance 9th December 2020 I was grateful to my colleague David Simmons, the Member of Parliament for Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner, for raising the urgent concerns around the section 114... Speeches in Parliament
COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-Out 8th December 2020 It was fantastic news that, at 6.31 this morning, 90 year-old Margaret Keenan from Enniskillen, who lives in Coventry, became the first person in the world to... Speeches in Parliament
Restorative Justice 3rd December 2020 Earlier today I spoke about the Chris Donovan Trust, and the amazing work it does in Carshalton and Wallington - and elsewhere - to encourage restorative... Speeches in Parliament