Improving safety in maternity services 29th November 2017 Dear Colleague Re: Improving safety in maternity services As shown by the moving personal testimonies of colleagues in the House, and from the local cases you... Westminster News
GTR Franchise to be Broken Up 29th November 2017 The Government have announced today that they will be splitting up the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern franchise in 2021, and consulting on a new West... Westminster News
Sikyong visit to Parliament 23rd November 2017 As Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Tibet Society I was honoured to host a visit by the Sikyong, the President of the Tibet Parliament in exile where he... Westminster News
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