Meeting with Equal Civil Partnership 7th September 2017 This week I met representatives from Equal Civil Partnership to discuss my Private Members Bill that will create equal civil partnerships and correct the... Westminster News
WASPI Bill 7th September 2017 Delighted to have handed in cross-party #Waspi APPG Bill with colleagues yesterday. The Bill is being presented today. The fight continues #NotGoingAway. The... Westminster News
Government unveils ambitious new National Shipbuilding Strategy 6th September 2017 We have announced a new shipbuilding strategy that will include 8 new frigates built in the UK as part of our new approach following recommendations from... Westminster News
Youth organisations receive £40 million boost for skills and life chances 6th September 2017 As former Children's Minister, I welcome the news that youth organisations will receive £40 million to boost the skills and life chances of young people living... Westminster News
Brexit Position Paper 11: Providing a cross-border civil judicial cooperation framework 5th September 2017 As the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, the Government will seek a deep and special partnership with the EU. Within this partnership, cross-border... Westminster News
Brexit Position Paper 10: The exchange and protection of personal data 5th September 2017 As the UK and the EU build a new, deep and special partnership, it is essential that we agree a UK-EU model for protecting and exchanging personal data which... Westminster News
Brexit Position Paper 9: Privileges and immunities 5th September 2017 Whilst the United Kingdom (UK) is leaving the European Union (EU), our ambition is to form a deep and special partnership. It will be important to have in place... Westminster News
Brexit Position Paper 8: Ongoing Union judicial and administrative proceedings 5th September 2017 The United Kingdom (UK) is leaving the European Union, and our ambition is to secure a smooth and orderly exit. It will be important to have a clear position on... Westminster News
Brexit Position Paper 7: Confidentiality and access to documents 5th September 2017 This paper states that the UK recognises the importance of continuing to respect obligations of confidentiality and to protect information exchanged while it... Westminster News