Fire Safety Bill vote to protect leaseholders from unfair cladding costs Tuesday, 27 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 not because it is perfect—it is far from perfect and not without its flaws. My problem is that I do not see the Government responding to the overwhelming concern about what is happening to leaseholders, many of whom, as has been said before... 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
UK universities must pick a side: Britain or Beijing 16th April 2021 Many British universities are now so financially dependent on China they risk becoming mouthpieces for the CCP. In 2017, when Chris Heaton-Harris, then a... Articles
Universal credit is held back by failures of the past 14th April 2021 Throughout the pandemic universal credit has been a lifeline for millions. Today, some six million people are signed up, compared with three million this time... Articles
Tribute paid to His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 13th April 2021 Tribute paid to His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in the UK House of Commons I rise to extend my condolences to Her Majesty the Queen on the... Speeches in Parliament
Good news to report back regarding South Woodford postal services 12th April 2021 After campaigning hard with the local community, CWU Union and conservative Councillors Michael Duffell and Sue Nolan to protect postal services in South... Local News
It is time we relearnt the art of balancing risk and reward when it comes to Covid 8th April 2021 The Government must balance the rapidly diminishing level of virus risk against the needs of people and the wider economy. The MHRA’s decision to announce that... Articles
By spying on its people's every move, China is assembling a bleak digital dystopia 1st April 2021 By spying on its people's every move, China is assembling a bleak digital dystopia In the end, no matter how closely a people are surveilled, their yearning for... Articles
The Trade Pact Waiting to Happen Friends—like the U.S. and the U.K.—are invaluable in a pinch. 29th March 2021 Of all the things shared by the United States and Britain, perhaps the most important is the common law—a system of law that isn’t imposed from above but arises... Articles
The EU is lashing out because its terrified that Britain will make a success of Brexit 28th March 2021 While the UK grows in self confidence, the EU is being shown up as the incompetent organisation it is. I have lost count of the number of times I’ve been... Articles
