Fathers in the Family 1st March 2017 My speech on fathers in the family, delivered in the House of Commons. Thank you, Mrs Main, for your chairmanship of this debate. I thank the hon. Member for... Speeches in Parliament
European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill 8th February 2017 I am pleased to follow the hon. Member for Birmingham, Yardley (Jess Phillips), who speaks with passion about her cause and argues for women with much... Speeches in Parliament
European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill 31st January 2017 Even today, some seven months on from the referendum, I still view with disbelief and inspiration the enormity of what happened on 23 June. Between 1 am and 4... Speeches in Parliament
Equality: Autumn Statement 14th December 2016 MPs debated the effect on equality of the Autumn Statement 2016. The Opposition motion is an attempt to attack the Government’s record on equality in relation... Speeches in Parliament
Education and Social Mobility 22nd November 2016 I am a Conservative because I believe fiercely in aspiration. I believe, too, that it does not matter where people start in life, what their parents did or how... Speeches in Parliament
Investigatory Powers Bill 1st November 2016 This landmark legislation enables our security, intelligence and law enforcement services to continue the intelligence gathering, analysis and code-breaking... Speeches in Parliament
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust 8th June 2016 I beg to move, That this House has considered governance of Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hanson... Speeches in Parliament
Education is the engine of aspiration 22nd June 2015 Today I was pleased to speak in support of the Education and Adoption Bill in Parliament Speeches in Parliament
