Westminster News

Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced that an estimated £20 million in funding will be invested through the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)...

I am supporting the Armed Forces Flexible Working Bill. The purpose of the Bill is to support the recruitment and retention of personnel in the Armed Forces by...

Legislation to make CCTV cameras mandatory in slaughterhouses in England to safeguard animal welfare was laid today by Environment Secretary Michael Gove. The...

I attended a reception in Parliament with Facebook and youth charities Childnet International and The Diana Award The reception was for MPs to learn more about...

I am calling on local employers to support disabled people by helping them into work. The Disability Confident Employer Scheme supports employers to attract...

I have welcomed new figures showing that, due to changes to workplace pensions, over 9 million more people are now saving for retirement. New figures show that...

I have welcomed a new Government proposal that would see drivers report road accidents online, rather than at a police station. Many police forces already allow...

The Government is rolling out three significant new childcare support measures, meaning there are now a wide range of opportunities available to parents and...

I have welcomed the launch of a new review into press sustainability, with a particular focus on ensuring the future of local and regional press. On 6 February...