Oxford-Cambridge Expressway Drop in 26th February 2020 John attended the drop-in organised by the No Expressway lobby group in Parliament today to hear more of the concerns being expressed. Today much of the focus... Westminster News
Justice Week 2020 26th February 2020 Justice Week 2020 aims to improve access to justice by boosting the profile of justice and the rule of law. John attended the Parliamentary drop-in to find out... Westminster News
Online safety for children 11th February 2020 On Safer Internet Day (11th February) John joined with more than 1,000 schools, charities, and businesses to pledge their support for making the internet a... Westminster News
Council of Europe January Session 1st February 2020 I have just returned from a week at the Council of Europe where I represent the UK on the Parliamentary Assembly. This body becomes more important after Brexit... Westminster News
Alcohol and Beer Duty 28th January 2020 Following the announcement made in the Queen’s Speech in December that alcohol duty will be reviewed, I am confident that that the Government will continue to... Westminster News
Holocaust Memorial Day 27th January 2020 Today is Holocaust Memorial Day, where we remember the 6 million Jewish people murdered in the Holocaust, and all other victims of the Nazis. We must recommit... Westminster News
EU Withdrawal Bill - Unaccompanied Child Refugees 23rd January 2020 Let me say upfront - there has never been any question over family reunion for unaccompanied child refugees. The issue has been over how this is to be achieved... Westminster News
John signs Holocaust Educational Trust Book of Commitment 20th January 2020 John has signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, in doing so pledging his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day and honouring those who were... Westminster News
John to continue as a UK representative on the Council of Europe 20th January 2020 In a written statement from the Prime Minister today it has been confirmed that John will continue as a full member of the UK delegation to the Parliament... Westminster News