Speeches in Parliament

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...

Earlier today, I welcomed the furlough extension but raised concerns in Parliament from constituents over the cut-off date for eligibility to start furloughing...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Earlier today I spoke about the Chris Donovan Trust, and the amazing work it does in Carshalton and Wallington - and elsewhere - to encourage restorative...