Diary - infection rates right down Friday, 16 April, 2021 The focus today was on preparations for the forthcoming funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh. The Archbishop of Canterbury told the BBC that the funeral would be a "profound" chance for the Queen to say farewell to her husband of 73 years and that he expected she would "behave with the extraordinary dignity, extraordinary courage that she always does." Mr Welby said many people had seen family members... Diary
W2W - rising tensions with Russia and China 16th April 2021 IT would appear that both Russia and China are stealing a march on the West under the cloak of the pandemic. Until now, few have commented on recent... Articles
Diary - visit to HMS Prince of Wales 15th April 2021 A most fascinating day with the Defence Select Committee. Due to the pandemic, this was our first visit, as such, and it was well worth the wait. On the way to... Diary
Diary - listening to issues experienced by women in the military 14th April 2021 A virtual meeting with my parliamentary team began the day. Much to talk about and organise. We had a most interesting revealing session with a sub-committee of... Diary
Diary - sobering assessment on the Royal Navy 13th April 2021 With flags remaining at half-mast in tribute to Prince Philip, I made my way to the Commons, chatting to three police officers as I entered. I am sure I can... Diary
Letter - vaccine rollout step 2 by the Rt Hon Matt Hancock, Health Secretary 13th April 2021 I am delighted to tell you that we have met the target to offer a vaccine across the UK to everyone in the top nine priority groups ahead of our 15 April... Westminster News
Letter - Global Travel Task Force by the Rt Hon Grant Shapps, Transport Secretary 13th April 2021 Last Friday I set out a framework to chart the safe return of international travel. International travel is vital – it boosts businesses and underpins the UK... Westminster News
Diary - tribute to HRH, the Duke of Edinburgh 12th April 2021 A poignant day. The House had been called back early in order for MPs to pay tribute to HRH, the Duke of Edinburgh. I had put in to speak was delighted to find... Diary
Speech - a tribute to HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh 12th April 2021 It is both a pleasure and an honour to represent my constituents in today’s tribute to His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh. Rather appropriately, I was... Speeches in Parliament
Speech - Tribute to HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh by the Prime Minister 12th April 2021 Mr Speaker, I beg to move: That an Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty expressing the deepest sympathies of this House on the death of His Royal Highness... Speeches in Parliament
