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 - supporting our police 5th February 2019 It certainly was not as cold on my morning run than it has been. Wolfed down a bacon-buttie once in the House and scoured all the papers. A bit of balance in... Diary
Speech - more police needed on the beat 5th February 2019 I really do not want to enter the blame game, but I am going to start by just reminding the House and putting it on the record that, in 2010, we did inherit a... Speeches in Parliament
Diary - tackling knife crime 4th February 2019 A busy morning and then to London for another week of politics. We had an interesting Urgent Question(UQ) from Labour on knife crime, which I attended. There is... Diary
Blog - free trade, by Rt Hon Sir John Redwood PC MP 3rd February 2019 The UK should lead freer trade worldwide I have made two consistent requests of the UK government whilst I have watched the negotiators reach an Agreement... Articles
Diary - our AGM 2nd February 2019 Our annual Association AGM is always well attended, and this year was no exception. It started outside, when I found my caseworker Hennie Weld in the road... Diary
W2W - hope for the homeless 1st February 2019 ONE of the most pleasurable aspects of being an MP is meeting those whose efforts bring succour to others. And no one fits that description better than Emily... Articles
Diary - care for the homeless 1st February 2019 With snow overnight, the morning was always going to be challenging. However, I fortunately have a Landrover and it can plough through anything. A very cold... Diary
ESC Committee - former Brexit Minister confirms what we've all thought 30th January 2019 Chair: Good afternoon, Mr Baker. It is good to see you. I will start by asking the first question. You resigned on 9 July 2018. To put it in context for the... Westminster News