Speeches in Parliament

Speaking in the Renters Reform Bill debate, with the help of Barnardo's Children's charity and Become, care and care leavers charity, I highlighted the (largely...

I was pleased by the Chancellor's Jeremy Hunt Autumn Statement announcement last Wednesday including major packages for pensioners, the self-employed, those on...

“It may seem like a remote issue - but it’s an important principle for human rights of minorities throughout the world, and the Tibetans have suffered for far...

Last Wednesday I met Dame Esther Rantzen and David and Elisabeth Carney-Haworth, both recently awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for their work...

I used the opportunity at Prime Minister's Questions to bring further attention to my Private Members' Bill

Success! My Private Members' Bill - "Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration Etc.) Bill" has cleared all its Parliamentary stages! Next stop -...

My ‘International Trade’ question this morning, where I highlight how Brexit can be beneficial for breaking down the trade barriers encountered by many...

My weekly look ahead from the Shoreham Fort, fresh from the presentation of an award recognising their great and valuable services to the community. I also...

In the last week I have taken part in a number of interesting debates in Parliament which didn’t involve Brexit. I am grateful for the number of constituents...