It is time we relearnt the art of balancing risk and reward when it comes to Covid Thursday, 8 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 adults under thirty shouldn’t receive the AstraZeneca jab because there may be some risk of blood clots developing resulting in death was a surprise. I was perplexed about the nature of the announcement, for it seemed to call into question... Articles
Everything you need to know about Budget 2021 3rd March 2021 Budget delivers on commitment to provide security and stability to the British people through the pandemic – providing over £407 billion of support for families... Westminster News
It's time for the Government to get tough on dognappers 27th February 2021 I know that the theft of pets, particularly dogs, has been an issue for a number of years. But I didn’t quite grasp the growing scale of the problem until it... Articles
Highams Park Food Aid win Prime Minister's Points of Light Award 25th February 2021 Points of Light are outstanding individual volunteers – people who are making a change in their community. Every week day the Prime Minister recognises an... Local News
Recognise and reward the contribution of key workers 23rd February 2021 I met with a group of key workers such as healthcare professionals, transport operatives, social workers and unpaid carers in the constituency. After listening... Local News
Fairlop Waters Outdoor Activity Centre 🚣♂ 22nd February 2021 Many constituents have written to me concerned about the future of Fairlop Outdoor Activity Centre. I have heard from local residents about the importance of... Local News
Sir Iain Duncan Smith condemns Government for blocking genocide amendment vote 9th February 2021 Sir Iain Duncan Smith condemns the Government’s use of procedure to bundle together multiple amendments to prevent a vote on the genocide amendment to the Trade... Speeches in Parliament
Using parliamentary gameplay to deny a vote on genocide is a shameful act by the Government 9th February 2021 Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP writes for The Telegraph. Today, Parliament should have had an historic opportunity to end decades of dither over the “crime of crimes”... Articles
Sir Iain Duncan Smith speaks in Armed Forces Bill debate 8th February 2021 During the debate on the Armed Forces Bill, Sir Iain Duncan Smith asks about protection against vexatious allegations for veterans who served in Northern... Speeches in Parliament
Save South Woodford Post Office 5th February 2021 The Post Office announced that they were planning to close the Crown South Woodford Post Office on George Lane in April 2021. This announcement would have been... Local News
