Richard welcomes the news that care home residents can be reunited with families before Christmas 2nd December 2020 Richard has welcomed the confirmation that additional coronavirus testing and PPE are to be made available to the families of care home residents to enable them... Westminster News
Richard welcomes Agriculture Transition Plan 1st December 2020 Richard has welcomed the Government’s Agricultural Transition Plan which will transform the way farmers are supported in the most significant change to farming... Westminster News
UK and France sign new agreement to tackle illegal migration 30th November 2020 The UK has signed an agreement with the French Government to tackle illegal migrant activity in the Channel – the latest step forward in our shared mission to... Westminster News
Pressing home the importance of incentives for those who invest in and support businesses 25th November 2020 Today the Chancellor presented his Spending Review to the House of Commons which sets out the government's spending for the year ahead. After his speech... Westminster News
My views on MPs' pay 25th November 2020 Over recent weeks, the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) has been considering whether to grant a pay rise to MPs. The decision whether to... Westminster News
Richard welcomes Trade Agreement with Canada 23rd November 2020 Richard has welcomed the news that International Trade Secretary Liz Truss has secured an agreement for a continuity trade deal with “friend and ally” Canada... Westminster News
Largest investment in our nation’s defence since the end of the Cold War 20th November 2020 Richard has welcomed new defence funding which will help protect our country and bring tens of thousands of jobs to every corner of the Union of the UK. This... Westminster News
Richard welcomes the PM's 10 point plan for a Green Industrial Revolution for 250,000 jobs 18th November 2020 Richard has welcomed the Prime Minister's ambitious ten point plan for a green industrial revolution which will create and support up to 250,000 British jobs... Westminster News
Welcoming Landmark Reforms to Improve Social Housing 17th November 2020 The Government has announced landmark reforms to improve social housing in England, giving tenants a greater voice and ensuring landlords raise standards where... Westminster News