With the power to create our own laws we can take the lead in high-tech industries of the future Wednesday, 16 June, 2021 Senior Tory MPs are urging Boris Johnson to junk the 'precautionary principle' which they warn is stifling British businesses. In an age of extraordinarily fast technological change, the freedom to set our own regulatory standards offers huge opportunities. As the EU has expanded, its internal processes have become slower and more bureaucratic and its approach to the ‘Precautionary Principle’ has... Articles
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE TASKFORCE FOR INNOVATION, GROWTH AND REGULATORY REFORM 16th June 2021 Taskforce for Innovation, Growth and Regulatory Reform: boosting jobs and levelling up through better regulation to promote the growth sectors of the future The... Westminster News
Now is the moment for G7 leaders to take a stand against China 10th June 2021 World leaders meet in Cornwall this week for the G7. Will the UK lead with the US in putting China at the top of the agenda? As the G7 leaders meet this week... Articles
In failing to accept full responsibility for Barnard Castle, Cummings undermined his whole testimony 28th May 2021 There is no doubt that Dominic Cummings presented a smoother, calmer version of himself during his marathon testimony on Wednesday. But at the most critical... Articles
Concerns around the impact of China's National Intelligence Law on UK Telecommunications 25th May 2021 Chinese firms operating in the UK would be obliged to secretly pass on sensitive data to intelligence services if requested by the Chinese state, so have put... Speeches in Parliament
IR35: Curb or kill umbrella company-focused Finance Bill amendments. 24th May 2021 Amendments proposed to the Finance Bill which I supported in a bid to “curb or kill” umbrella companies were unfortunately rejected. I hoped, if accepted by the... Speeches in Parliament
Free trade has done far more for the poor than socialism 22nd May 2021 Cheaper food is one of the many benefits that the Australia deal and others like it will bring to post-Brexit Britain. In 1846, the protectionist Corn Laws in... Articles
Boris's planning policy threatens to derail the Tory party in his heartlands 15th May 2021 Scratch beneath the surface, and you don’t have to look hard to find evidence that concerns about inappropriate local development may already be harming Tory... Articles
Fire Safety Bill vote to protect leaseholders from unfair cladding costs 27th April 2021 My speech in the Fire Safety Bill in the House of Commons. I support holding the Lords amendment. I think it is the right thing to do at the moment, although... Speeches in Parliament
Government foot-dragging threatens to wreck a glorious summer of sport and music 22nd April 2021 The end of the roadmap won't mean the return of big events unless the Government supports organisers now. With the sun shining and beer gardens open again, I am... Articles
