Diary - Rwanda Bill back in the Commons Wednesday, 17 April, 2024 Today, the Rwanda Bill was back in the Commons, the Lords having sent back two further amendments. The PM had hoped they'd stop playing ping pong, but it seemed that we'd have to look at this Bill again on Monday. A lot to catch up on having been away for two days at a funeral and a Defence Committee visit. An interesting virtual surgery session at 1100 took longer than expected as the case was... Diary
Intervention - use of aircraft carriers in the Red Sea 24th January 2024 My hon. Friend the Member for South Dorset (Richard Drax) spoke using his detailed military knowledge to the advantage of the House, with considerable... Speeches in Parliament
Intervention - situation in the Red Sea 24th January 2024 This debate is seriously important because, as I think we all agree, there has to be Government accountability for the action that they take. I am therefore... Speeches in Parliament
Speech - situation in the Red Sea 24th January 2024 I will keep to time, Madam Deputy Speaker, as two hon. Friends will give me a seven-minute bell. I strongly support the Government’s move and the strikes they... Speeches in Parliament
Speech - situation in the Red Sea by the Defence Secretary, the Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP 24th January 2024 I beg to move, That this House has considered the situation in the Red Sea. Last week at Lancaster House, I set out why we are living in a far more dangerous... Speeches in Parliament
PR: Richard Drax MP signs Holocaust Educational Trust Book of Commitment 24th January 2024 This week Richard Drax MP signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, in doing so pledging his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day and... Local News
PR: 'To rely more on our own gas and oil from the North Sea is common sense," says Drax 23rd January 2024 Richard Drax, MP for South Dorset has voted to support annual licences for oil and gas production in the North Sea, saying, “To rely more on our own gas and oil... Local News
Diary - what is the future with AI? 23rd January 2024 With many still recovering from the last storm over the weekend, another one was on its way. Storm Jocelyn is expected to bring violent wind and rain and the... Diary
Speech - Action Against Houthi Maritime Attacks by the Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP 23rd January 2024 Overnight, at my order, the Royal Air Force engaged in a second wave of strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen. We did so because we continue to see... Speeches in Parliament
Diary - pragmatism must guide the road to a greener future 22nd January 2024 Back up to London post Storm Isha, which had left thousands of people without power in the UK after bringing heavy rain and winds up to 99mph. Fortunately, we... Diary