Campaign Responses

Every day I receive dozens of campaign emails from constituents concerned about a huge variety of national issues. It is important for me to prioritise the urgent casework and personal concerns of my constituents, I have therefore made it my policy not to respond individually to email campaigns. Instead, I will aim to post my responses on this section of my website.

Illegal Immigration

The Australian-style points based immigration system, which the Government will implement after we leave the transition period is based on ensuring that nobody is able to cut the queue for settling in the United Kingdom.

Gender Recognition Act

I know that colleagues in the Government Equalities Office have been doing a lot of work on this recently to form their response to the consultation.

The Trade Bill

The Trade Bill is a continuity Bill. It cannot be used to implement new free trade agreements with countries such as the US.

Yemen

I am concerned about crisis in Yemen and the plight of the Yemeni people who are caught up in the conflict. That is why I am proud that the UK is leading the international community to do more to respond to the crisis in Yemen.

Universal Basic Income (UBI)

Ideas of a universal basic income (UBI) have, as I am sure you are aware, been subject to debate and discussion for some time. 

Finance Bill

Many constituents have contacted me about the Finance Bill, which I voted for last week. This Bill helps to strengthen the Government's economic response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and works towards building a fairer tax system.

The Immigration Bill

The Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill ends the free-movement of people and brings EU nationals living in the United Kingdom under UK immigration law. It will provide the legal framework for a reformed immigration system as we leave the EU.

Green New Deal

These are incredibly difficult times for the country and while it is paramount to protect jobs and the economy, questions are also being asked about the way the country does business.

Black Lives Matter

I totally understand the anger and grief that is felt not just in America but here in the UK in response to the killing of George Floyd. I also support the right to protest lawfully and in accordance with the current rules on social distancing.

NHS Migrant Surcharge

I believe that overseas visitors should be able to access our NHS as long as they make a fair contribution, just as the British taxpayer does.

Agriculture Bill

Leaving the EU creates a once in a generation opportunity to design a domestic agricultural policy that will stand the test of time.

Food Standards

It is vital that people across the UK have confidence in the food that they eat, which is why I welcome the Government’s very clear commitment that future trade agreements must uphold our country’s high food standards.