Amendment (a) to the Queen's Speech - Calling on the Government to introduce and make time available for a Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill 15th May 2021 Thank you to all those of you who have contacted me about Amendment (a) to the Queen’s Speech. I certainly entirely recognise the scale of both the climate and... Articles
Statement on the Escalating Violence in the Middle East 13th May 2021 I’m deeply concerned about the situation and loss of life on both sides of this tragic, and seemingly inextricable, conflict. The Israel – Palestine conflict is... Articles
Election Integrity Bill and Photo ID 5th May 2021 I’m sure you’ll agree that a secure electoral system is a critical component of a healthy democracy, and from much correspondence with local people I know the... Articles
Science and Education are Invincible Weapons 8th April 2021 Before Parliament rose for Easter a couple of weeks ago, the Defence Secretary at the Despatch Box outlined the details of the Government’s Integrated Review of... Articles
The Yemen Conflict 31st March 2021 Thank you to the many of you have contacted me about the situation in Yemen, along with the UK’s involvement in this crisis. The situation in Yemen, along with... Articles
It’s important to remember the vital role our military play in keeping us safe 12th March 2021 As the vaccine rollout in our area continues apace – with over half of adults in Somerset having now received a vaccine - the tragedies attendant on COVID are... Articles
Vaccine Passports 17th February 2021 Many constituents and businesses have contacted me on the issue of vaccine passports and they have outlined their concerns about the implications such a step... Articles
Addressing Adult Social Care 31st January 2021 The issue of how to address social care has been a problem that has bedevilled – and seemingly – defeated successive governments. So proverbially intractable... Articles
As the UK placed its order three months before the EU belatedly did so, a more smoothly operating distribution network is to be expected 28th January 2021 Written for Blackmore Vale Magazine, January 2021 Reflecting on the cataclysm that befell Europe in 1914, Churchill said of the Balkans that they “produce more... Articles
