Diary - more than 60 Conservative MPs back an amendment to tighten Rwanda Bill 16th January 2024 A very cold and early morning run. It certainly prepared me well for another difficult day in the House. The Rwanda Bill has been causing consternation among... Diary
Diary - major speech by Defence Secretary 15th January 2024 After merchant and naval vessels, including ours, had been attacked by drones operated by Houthi rebels in Yemen, the PM rightly ordered carefully targeted... Diary
Letter - plan for drivers by the Rt Hon Mark Harper MP, Transport Secretary 15th January 2024 Dear Colleague, Plan for Drivers: cracking down on disruptive road works Roadworks can cause congestion and irritation for everyone who uses the roads. We want... Westminster News
Speech - defending Britain from a more dangerous world by the Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP, Defence Secretary 15th January 2024 Thirty-five years ago, Margaret Thatcher gave a short speech here in Lancaster House. She spoke of her optimism about the changes taking place between East and... Speeches
W2W - doctors' strike a dereliction of duty 12th January 2024 THE strikes by junior doctors are a dereliction of duty and further undermine a true leviathan of our time. Their irresponsible action add to calls for reform... Articles
Diary - Lib Dem leader should clear his desk, said Anderson 10th January 2024 A very chilly morning run. Into the House for a catch up with my fabulous team. Lots to get on with, as always, and then down to the Chamber for PMQs. The PM... Diary
Diary - an interesting Defence Committee session 9th January 2024 Freezing conditions certainly woke me up as I headed to the park early in the morning for my run. Then into the House for a welcome bacon sandwich and then to... Diary
Diary - justice at last for hundreds of Post Office staff 8th January 2024 Back to the Commons after the Christmas break. A busy and long day. First up was Defence Questions and the potential mothballing of two HM ships, Albion and... Diary