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
Richard contributes to the Financial Services Bill debate 17th November 2020 Last week, Richard spoke in the Second Reading of the Financial Services Bill in the House of Commons. In his speech, Richard welcomed the opportunity for the... Westminster News
Covid vaccine progress welcome 10th November 2020 Yesterday, the Prime Minister updated the public on the results from the Pfizer/BioNTec Vaccine trials. The Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine has been tested on over 40... Westminster News