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The Government’s sudden and chaotic lockdown announcement last weekend has dominated parliamentary discussion and debate this week.

Weeks ago Keir Starmer called for a shorter, circuit break lockdown over half term. Instead we are locked down again until 2 December. The Government’s economic planning has been inadequate, with the announcement…

Many constituents have contacted me to raise their concerns about the danger posed to hen harriers and other birds of prey as a result of wildlife crime. 

I wrote to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and received this response. Please open the pdf attachment at the…

Yesterday the Chancellor announced a new last minute package of economic support. This is his third major economic announcement in under a month – his original Winter Economic Plan has not even survived to the winter.

It is right the Government is making changes to its support schemes but these were…

During the summer, I received hundreds of emails from constituents who raised their concerns about the lack of diversity in our national curriculum. I share these concerns and wrote to the Secretary of State for Education. You can see his response above.

I am clear that it is vital our…

At midnight London will enter Tier 2 of COVID restrictions.

This means that from Saturday morning you will no longer be able to mix with others outside of your household in any indoor setting – including pubs and restaurants. Cases are continuing to rise at an alarming rate, including in…