Speeches in Parliament

I'm immensely proud to represent our community, here are just some of the times I've mentioned our area in Parliament this year. 2025's been busy - roll on 2026...

The toxic concoction of taxes, higher wages and red tape in the Budget has hit our hospitality sector - pubs, cafes, restaurants, hotels, as well as salons and...

I welcome the Government's work on the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy. But like many, I worry about language and society's approach to boys, men and...

Earlier this week I spoke in the debate on the Government's decision to restrict jury trials, and expressed my concern about the impact this would have on trust...

Pleased to see the Government come forward today with the Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy. It's so important to be discussing this issue, but the...

I have long been raising many aspects of animal welfare policy, from the ban on trophy hunting to questions around regulations for rehoming rescue animals after...

I'm concerned about the Government's plans to restrict trial by jury, which I believe is fundamental to the British justice system. What's more, it seems...

In yesterday's debate on seasonal workers, we discussed, among other things, cuts to business rates relief and increases to the National Living Wage and...

Labour has increased taxes on hospices, cafes, pubs, family farms, GPs, care homes, and many, many more. Not one of these tax rises was in their manifesto last...