Conservatives in Government

Under the Conservatives, Britain is taking a global lead in marine conservation - helping to protect ocean territory the size of India.

Today, we have published a call for evidence to provide individuals in debt with a ‘breathing space’ of up to six weeks to deal with problem debts.

Communities Secretary, Sajid Javid, has launched a call for evidence on making the home buying process cheaper, faster and less stressful for those involved.

Ahead of EU Council, Theresa May wrote directly to EU citizens in the UK.

As I travel to Brussels today, I know that many people will be looking to us – the leaders of the 28 nations in the European Union – to demonstrate we are putting people first.

We’re investing £25 million in 5G technology because we’re determined to be one of the first countries in the world to use the cutting edge technology. Not only will it mean faster internet speeds on your phones, it’ll improve productivity and connectivity for businesses.

I welcome the Government's announcement over the weekend that life sentences will be introduced for those who cause death by dangerous driving, and for careless drivers who kill while under the influence of drink or drugs.

Conservatives in government are acting to stop plastic entering our oceans, by banning microbeads and exploring a deposit return scheme for plastic bottles.

I am so proud of what we have done over last few weeks to secure better animal welfare both at home and abroad.

I've got 6 pieces of excellent news on animal welfare that have been announced in the last few weeks:

1) Introducing mandatory CCTV in slaughterhouses

2) Banning the export of live animals once we have left the EU

In government the Conservatives are banning the sale of ivory in the UK to help protect the world's elephants and rhinos.

This is an issue lots of constituents have contacted me about and as an animal lover I welcome this fantastic move.

500 lives a year lost because a suitable organ is not available.  The Conservatives in government will look to create an opt-out system for consent – rather than the current opt-in system – that will make it easier people who are willing to be an organ donor to be one, to help increase the number