I very much welcome the Chancellor's Budget announcements, particularly the Stamp Duty reform that will mean 80% of first time buyers not having to pay any Stamp Duty at all.
The Budget lays the foundations for a Britain fit for the future – investing for the long-term while support
No, MPs did not vote that animals aren't sentient. A few mischief makers are out on social media claiming Conservatives voted against animals being sentient.
I very much welcome the Chancellor's announcement of a new discount rail card for 26-30 year olds, meaning 33% off rail fares, helping to keep the cost of living down for around 4.5 million more people, which will hopefully launch in spring 2018.
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Since 2010, Conservatives in government have secured almost £160 billion through tackling tax evasion and avoidance - vital funds for our world-class public services.
Today, we will publish a new draft bill to ban letting fees for tenants in England. We are working to protect renters to ensure that they are not hit by surprise fees and costly upfront fees.
We’re investing £40m to help British farmers - offering new farm technology to boost productivity and improve quality.
Farmers will get a £40 million productivity boost today as the Environment Secretary Michael Gove announces the opening of a new grants scheme for investment in cutting edge techno
Many constituents have approached me in recent months about the pressures in general practice – historic underfunding relative to the rest of the NHS has combined with rising patient numbers, higher patient expectations and the increasingly complex needs of an ageing society.
Delighted to be in House of Commons today supporting Theresa Villiers for Chipping Barnet's Private Member's Bill to ban live animal exports.
The Bill would prohibit the export of live farmed animals for slaughter or fattening; and for connected purposes.
You can read more about the Bill
