A trade deal with Australia is an enormous opportunity for the UK. We are Australia’s second largest trading partner outside the Asia-Pacific and trade between our two countries was worth £18.8 billion in 2019.
The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Minister and I were disappointed not to be able to visit the Ibstock Brick - Official factory in Chesterton on Monday.
It is a privilege to sit on the Science and Technology Select Committee. Together with the Health and Social Care Select Committee, we have been holding a joint inquiry into lessons to be learned from the response to the coronavirus pandemic so far.
We are ensuring that our armed forces are able to meet current and future threats, by investing over £6.6 billion in defence research and development over the next four years.
Like many, I was appalled at the scenes of the convoy that passed through North London yesterday shouting the most appalling antisemitic slogans such as "F*** the Jews. Rape their daughters."
I was happy to give my support to the Queen’s Speech yesterday.
The impact of the pandemic on people’s lives has been unique in our history, and we remain focused on beating this disease, saving lives and livelihoods, and rolling out vaccines.
The Church of England answer questions in the House of Commons via an MP who represents the Church Commissioners - who is at present my colleague Mr Andrew Selous.
The Prime Minister has set out the four steps out of lockdown. I am pleased that we are doing so well in meeting the requirements for easing restrictions.
The first job of any government is to keep people safe, and we have been committed to cutting crime and reforming our justice system so that it serves the law-abiding majority.
