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
Diary - lifeline for the self-employed 26th March 2020 The much-needed and expected statement from Chancellor Rishi Sunak was made this afternoon. He said that self-employed workers can apply for a grant worth 80... Diary
Speech - help for the self employed by the Chancellor, the Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP 26th March 2020 Good afternoon. Today I can announce the next step in the economic fight against the Coronavirus pandemic, with new support for the self-employed. Our step-by... Speeches
Diary - call goes out for 250,000 volunteers 25th March 2020 Another day in the coronavirus saga. With resources at full stretch, the Government launched an urgent appeal for 250,000 volunteers to help the NHS... Diary
Letter from the PM - stay at home ... protect the NHS ... save lives 25th March 2020 All over the world, we are seeing the devastating impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Without a huge national effort to halt the growth of this virus... Articles
Parliamentary Question - PPE and support for food banks 24th March 2020 May I personally thank my right hon. Friend and the Department for the rapid response he has given to every inquiry that I have made on behalf of my... Speeches in Parliament
Statement - Coronavirus update from the Health Secretary 24th March 2020 With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on covid-19. The spread of coronavirus is rapidly accelerating across the world and in the UK. The... Speeches in Parliament
Parliamentary Question - help for constituents in Spain 24th March 2020 I thank my right hon. Friend for all he is doing. Like other colleagues, I have constituents all around the world, but the bulk are in Spain. Will he tell the... Speeches in Parliament
Parliamentary Question - financial support for the self employed 24th March 2020 I commend those on the Treasury Bench for the calm way they are dealing with this unprecedented situation, but clearly something needs to be done for the self... Speeches in Parliament
Diary - a day asking questions around the coronavirus 24th March 2020 London was even more sombre this morning following the PM's stark message last night. I drove down empty streets as I headed to the Commons. It was almost... Diary