Speech - Defence of the United Kingdom by the Prime Minister Tuesday, 23 April, 2024 My first duty as Prime Minister is the security of the British people. And fulfilling that profound responsibility is only possible because of you. Just ten days ago, I gave the order for the RAF to join an international effort… …intercepting a barrage of Iranian missiles headed towards Israel. Those pilots, like you, and like every generation of British service men and women before you… …were... Speeches
Diary - new immigration policy announced 19th February 2020 The main news today was the Government's immigration policy. A points-based system will be introduced in January next year. Top priority will be given to those... Diary
Diary - no let up in the weather 18th February 2020 With four friends from abroad staying, my day was spent juggling them and constituency matters. News on the floods continues to dominate the headlines, and... Diary
Letter - business support by the Secretary of State for BEIS 18th February 2020 Dear Colleague I am writing to inform you about an initiative BEIS has launched to make it easier for businesses to access the full range of Government support... Westminster News
PR - SWR compensation package for December strikes 18th February 2020 During the December 2019 strikes we did our utmost to keep passengers moving and carried over 80% of the number of passengers we normally would have done at... Media
Diary - Storm Dennis brings misery to many 17th February 2020 The news today was dominated by the damage caused by Storm Dennis. With 300 flood warnings in place across the UK, including five severe warnings in England... Diary
Diary - saying farewell to a friend 14th February 2020 To all those loved-up couples out there, a happy Valentine's Day. With Storm Dennis heading our way, it looks like a weekend indoors. The Cabinet reshuffle... Diary
W2W - when China sneezes 14th February 2020 AT the time of writing, the new coronavirus sweeping China has broken out in 25 countries across the world, infecting more than 43,000 people. So far... Articles
Diary - Cabinet reshuffle surprises 13th February 2020 On a wet and blustery morning, I headed to Portland to visit Sunseeker, the luxury boatbuilder. A major employer in my constituency - c 250 staff - I had not... Diary
Diary - tightening up the legislation governing the release of convicted terrorists 12th February 2020 Out for a run and into the Commons. Today the Sentencing Bill was being pushed through parliament. This is the legislation that will prevent convicted... Diary