VETERANS ADVISORY AND PENSIONS COMMITTEES BILL 2nd March 2023 Last week, before I made it back to Newcastle for the Ukraine Vigil, I was in Westminster for a “sitting Friday”. For thirteen Fridays in a session, the House... Speeches in Parliament
NORTHERN IRELAND PROTOCOL- WINDSOR FRAMEWORK 28th February 2023 The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has secured an agreement that marks a new chapter for the people of Northern Ireland. The Windsor Framework will replace the... Speeches in Parliament
ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR 22nd February 2023 On Monday I raised the issue of antisocial behaviour (ASB), which continues to blight the lives of residents in Newcastle-under-Lyme, in the House of Commons... Speeches in Parliament
ENERGY SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES 19th January 2023 On Tuesday, I contributed to an adjournment debate held by my friend and neighbouring MP, Jonathan Gullis MP, on the cost of energy in the ceramics sector. I... Speeches in Parliament
TACKLING ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION 18th January 2023 I was lucky enough to catch Mr Speaker's eye at PMQs today and ask the Prime Minister about stopping the small boats. At the beginning of the year, Rishi Sunak... Speeches in Parliament
DAVID CARRICK & POLICE CONDUCT 17th January 2023 Like all of my constituents, I was utterly appalled to see the recent news regarding David Carrick, a former Metropolitan Police officer. Carrick pleaded guilty... Speeches in Parliament
LANDFILL TAX FRAUD DEBATE 12th January 2023 Today, I contributed to a Back Bench debate on landfill tax fraud secured by cross party MPs Kevan Jones and David Davis. It stemmed from a visit to the... Speeches in Parliament
TACKLING ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION - RWANDA 19th December 2022 I am sure that many people were pleased to see the Prime Minister set out a plan last week to stop the illegal Channel crossings (see previous post). It is only... Speeches in Parliament
ENERGY SECURITY 30th November 2022 Global gas prices are at record highs, caused by Putin’s illegal march on Ukraine. This Government has taken unprecedented action to support households and... Speeches in Parliament