Speaking in the Renters Reform Bill Debate Thursday, 25 April, 2024 Speaking in the Renters Reform Bill debate, with the help of Barnardo's Children's charity and Become, care and care leavers charity, I highlighted the (largely) negative impact that private rental prices - rising by 6.2% in the 12 months to January 2024 - have on care leavers as young as 18, fending for themselves. A quarter of homeless people as well as a quarter of prisoners in the UK have been... Speeches in Parliament
NFU #takethelead Campaign 19th March 2019 Really important event at Findon Valley, near Cissbury Ring to highlight the NFU campaign of livestock worrying. We need dog owners and dog walkers to be much... Local News
Private Members' Bill Success! 15th March 2019 Success! My Private Members' Bill - "Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration Etc.) Bill" has cleared all its Parliamentary stages! Next stop -... ArticlesLocal NewsMediaSpeechesSpeeches in ParliamentWestminster News
International Trade Question, 14th March 14th March 2019 My ‘International Trade’ question this morning, where I highlight how Brexit can be beneficial for breaking down the trade barriers encountered by many... Speeches in ParliamentWestminster News
Herald Column: March 14th 14th March 2019 So - let’s get Brexit out of the way first. As I write the Government’s deal has been defeated by a reduced but still significant majority of 149 votes. For my... Local NewsWestminster News
Brexit votes - 'No-Deal and A50' 13th March 2019 I will vote to keep ‘No-Deal’ on the table today, and will vote against extending Article 50 – and delaying Brexit - tomorrow. We just need to get on with it. Westminster News
BBC Sunday Politics South East, 10 March 12th March 2019 An excerpt from BBC Sunday Politics South East on school funding. You can watch the full episode here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0003bmn/sunday... ArticlesLocal NewsWestminster News
Weekly look ahead: March 11th 11th March 2019 My weekly look ahead from the Shoreham Fort, fresh from the presentation of an award recognising their great and valuable services to the community. I also... Local NewsSpeeches in ParliamentWestminster News
Shoreham Airshow Verdict 8th March 2019 My reaction from the Shoreham Airshow trial: Very disappointed with the verdict from Shoreham Airshow crash trial - this is justice and closure delayed. Local News
Brain Tumour Awareness Month 8th March 2019 It was my pleasure to attend the Parliamentary drop-in marking the beginning of Brain Tumour Awareness Month. This month recognises this devastating disease... Westminster News