Parliamentary Update, Week Commencing 20th June 2022

Monday began with Oral Questions to the Home Secretary where I took the opportunity to ask about the new National Security Bill and the potential dangers posed to freedom of the press. You can read a transcript of my question here in Hansard or watch it on ParliamentTv This was followed by an Urgent Question … Read more

Parliamentary Update, Week Commencing 13 June 2022

It’s been another busy week here in Parliament, with Monday kicking off with Defence questions, where I took the chance to ask the Secretary of State about the support shown to Taiwan by the USA in recognising their sovereignty, and if the UK government would be following suit. You can read a transcript of my … Read more

Parliamentary Update, Week Commencing 6 June 2022

The House returned after a short recess on Monday, kicking off with DWP Oral Questions. I had the opportunity to highlight the approximate 4,300 households in my constituency affected by automatic deductions from their Universal Credit awards, and the impact that has on children. You can read a transcript of my question, and the Minister’s … Read more

Parliamentary Update Week Commencing 23 May 2022

Monday started with Oral Questions to the Department for Education, where I asked whether the Government were supporting the initiative set up by universities across the UK and universities in Ukraine, to both provide courses virtually but also ensure that the physical university buildings are still there once the war is over. You can read … Read more