Westminster News

Spring Budget 2020

People living across our community will benefit from the Budget as we deliver on the promises we made to the British people. Investing in infrastructure, the NHS and public services.

 

Local MP supports Brew Monday in Parliament

I was pleased to be able to attend ‘Brew Monday’ in Parliament along with representatives of Samaritans to encourage people to get together over a hot drink, especially at this time of year.

 

Local MP supports Great British Spring Clean

I was delighted to pledge my support for this year’s Great British Spring Clean organised by Keep Britain Tidy, which will run from 20th March to 13th April.

 

Getting back to work

It is a great honour to have been re-elected to represent the Bury St Edmunds constituency in Parliament. I will work for everyone in our community.

 

Dissolution of Parliament

Much of the content on this website was established while I was a Member of Parliament. As Parliament has been dissolved there are no MPs until after the General Election on 12 December 2019.

Brexit Update

It has always been my clear aim that I want us to leave the EU with a deal. The terms of the existing Withdrawal Agreement in its current form are, however, unacceptable to Parliament. MPs have rejected it on three occasions, along with a number of other options put in front of them.

 

Statement on Prorogation of Parliament and the Supreme Court's decision

Let me start by stating that I have the upmost respect for the judicial process and the rule of law. The Government has confirmed that it will abide by the judgement, something that was never in doubt, while respectfully disagreeing with the Supreme Court’s decision.

 

Local MP welcomes Spending Review

I am delighted that this Spending Round is continuing to support people’s priorities. Investing in our schools, NHS, defence and hiring more police officers is what my constituents tell me they want.