Environment Secretary: Animals are sentient 23rd November 2017 Dear colleague, This Government is committed to the very highest standards of animal welfare. As the Prime Minister set out yesterday, we will make the United... Westminster News
Budget 2017 22nd November 2017 I very much welcome the Chancellor's Budget announcements, particularly the Stamp Duty reform that will mean 80% of first time buyers not having to pay any... Westminster News
LIBOR fine funding for charities - Budget 2017 22nd November 2017 A further £36 million of banking fines has been committed over the next 3 years to support Armed Forces and Emergency Services charities and other related good... Westminster News
FACT: Animals are sentient 21st November 2017 No, MPs did not vote that animals aren't sentient. A few mischief makers are out on social media claiming Conservatives voted against animals being sentient... Westminster News
New discount rail card for 26-30 year olds 21st November 2017 I very much welcome the Chancellor's announcement of a new discount rail card for 26-30 year olds, meaning 33% off rail fares, helping to keep the cost of... Westminster News
Tim Loughton MP for East Worthing and Shoreham calls for early intervention for eating disorders 16th November 2017 Tim Loughton MP for East Worthing and Shoreham called for early intervention for eating disorders while supporting the publication of the UK eating disorder... Westminster News
Transport Secretary - ASLEF ballot result 9th November 2017 Dear Colleague, As you will be aware, ASLEF drivers on Southern and Gatwick Express have voted to end their dispute with GTR on Driver Controlled Operation. The... Westminster News
Banning harmful pesticides to protect our bees 9th November 2017 Today, the Environment Secretary Michael Gove, has backed new restrictions on pesticides that have been shown to be harmful to bees. With further scientific... Westminster News
ASLEF and GTR reach agreement 8th November 2017 GTR reaction to ASLEF ballot: You may have heard the news of the outcome of the ASLEF referendum and I just wanted to follow up to confirm that with this... Westminster News