Diary - NI Secretary of State gives evidence on the Windsor Framework Tuesday, 21 March, 2023 A busy day, beginning with a run. Then into the House and, after dealing with routine matters, I attended a private meeting of the ERG to listen to legal advice from our so-called Star Chamber. They had published a damning document, which challenges the Government's line on the Windsor Framework. The document is a public one. I then had two pre-arranged meetings with constituents, one on the phone... Diary
Diary - illegal immigration bill passes its second reading 13th March 2023 Up to London and into the Chamber in time for Defence Questions. We'd heard that the Prime Minister had announced a £5 billion increase in defence spending... Diary
Parliamentary Question - Integrated Review Refresh 13th March 2023 The velvet glove of diplomacy must cover the iron fist. Does my right hon. Friend share my concern that even 2.5% of GDP on defence will simply not be enough to... Speeches in Parliament
Speech - Integrated Review Refresh by the Rt Hon James Cleverly, Foreign Secretary 13th March 2023 With permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I will make a statement on the 2023 integrated review refresh. I smile because it is a genuine delight to see you back in... Speeches in Parliament
Parliamentary Question - £5 billion is not sufficient 13th March 2023 Madam Deputy Speaker, may I say how nice it is to see you back in your place? It is a very great pleasure. I commend my right hon. Friend the Defence Secretary... Speeches in Parliament
Diary - visiting Portland Port 10th March 2023 Had a most useful virtual meeting with our Police & Crime Commissioner, David Sidwick. We catch up regularly and run through police matters. I am pushing hard... Diary
W2W - lockdown inquiry cannot come fast enough 10th March 2023 CONSENSUS in politics should be treated with great caution. Now, 100,000 phone messages and 2.3 million words later, universal accord has been proven to be... Articles
Diary - meeting Ukrainian tank crews 9th March 2023 Out to Warminster Garrison to meet Ukrainian tank crews training on simulators. I'd missed them in Bovington as I was on jury duty and I'm very grateful to... Diary
Diary - minister replies to US general's view that we now have a second tier army 8th March 2023 A busy old day with two committee meetings in public. The first was our Defence Committee, where we took evidence from James Heappey, the Minister for Armed... Diary
Speech - Illegal Immigration Bill by the Home Secretary, the Rt Hon Suella Braverman MP 7th March 2023 With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement about the Government’s Illegal Migration Bill. Two months ago, the Prime Minister made a promise... Speeches in Parliament
