I campaigned to make ‘cuckooing’ an offence – now the Government has listened. Wednesday, 15 May, 2024 The exploitation of vulnerable people by criminals is a heinous matter. At last the police will have the tools to tackle it. Earlier this year, I introduced an amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill to make “ #cuckooing” a criminal offence. Most will not know what this is, so let me explain. “Cuckooing” is where a vulnerable person is targeted by criminals, who take over their home and use it for... Articles
Britain’s policy on China is simply disgraceful. 15th July 2023 Confusion and obfuscation prevails in Whitehall, as No10 and the Foreign Office fail to reckon with the severity of the threat from Beijing. The latest report... Articles
I was sanctioned by China. We must see the scale of the threat from Beijing. The ISC report is a siren call for us not to repeat the mistakes of the 1930s. 14th July 2023 Months after it was completed in which the government blocked the release of the latest Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) report on China, it was... Articles
WHIPPS CROSS FUNDING SECURED 8th June 2023 I'm extremely pleased the Government has reconfirmed its commitment to building a new Whipps Cross Hospital, part of the £20 billion funding for the New... Local News
Government's commitment to building a new Whipps Cross Hospital 25th May 2023 I’m extremely pleased the Government has reconfirmed its commitment to building a new Whipps Cross Hospital, part of the £20 billion funding for the New... Westminster News
UK policy on China is worse than an episode of Yes Minister. 24th April 2023 China clearly poses, as the PM once said when standing for election, a systemic threat to us and the rest of the free world. When I heard about the recent... Articles
At last, a genuine plan to help the disabled back into work. 16th March 2023 Removing the Work Capability Assessment is a step towards ending the financial penalties people with disabilities face when moving into work. The Spring Budget... Articles
Russia’s Grand Strategy Debate in the House of Commons 19th January 2023 It is a real privilege to speak in this debate and I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Harwich and North Essex (Sir Bernard Jenkin) on obtaining it. I... Speeches in Parliament
On Ukraine’s front lines, everyone said to me - ‘Please don’t forget us’ 2nd January 2023 An unofficial trip to assist a British aid charity allowed me to witness a humbling testament to the spirit of endurance. A couple of weeks ago, Labour MP... Articles
Many Conservative voters have lost faith in us – Downing Street needs to act boldly to reverse the damage done 31st December 2022 Our minds have turned to 2023 – and it will be a crunch year for the Conservative Party. Today’s poll by Policy Exchange is a must read for all politicians –... Articles