Speeches in Parliament

As a member of the Home Affairs Select Committee we spoke with witnesses about the horrific crime of spiking. This is a shockingly widespread crime that has...

My full questioning of the Director of Public Prosecutions on the issues that we are facing with rape prosecutions in my role on the Home Affairs Select...

Yesterday I asked the Secretary of State for Education, Nadhim Zahawi if he will meet with me and the inspirational Head Teacher of The Derby High School, Mrs...

📚 I have recently been speaking with a number of organisations, including Holy Cross College about the future for BTEC qualifications. 🗣️ In my role as Chair of...

Earlier today I asked the Minister what steps had been taken to increase trade ties between the UK and our historic allies Pakistan, particularly the region of...

The East Lancashire Railway is home to the oldest locomotive shed in the world that still operates in it's original use at their site at Buckley Wells. They...

In the debate this evening I spoke about the food and drink sector's huge contribution to our nation's economy. From local producers such as Long Dog Gin to our...

Culture can play a central role in levelling up throughout the North of England and today I asked the Secretary of State what his department is doing to enable...

The £5m Veterans Health Innovation Fund will provide treatments for former Armed Forces personnel who have suffered severe injuries or been left with mental...