What's happening with Rwanda? Thursday, 28 March, 2024 I’m sometimes asked why I voted for the Rwanda Bill, or even how could I have done so. So in one sentence: as part of actions to reduce the number of immigrants arriving in small boats organised illegally by people smugglers. Do we want to sub-contract immigration to small boat smugglers for dangerous journeys across the Channel? But not everyone agrees that single male asylum seekers should be... Articles
Protecting the South Sandwich Islands 27th June 2018 Today I’ve written to Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson to ask him to make the oceans around the South Sandwich Islands a Marine Protected Area. It’s important... Westminster News
Tidal Lagoon Response: 'a sad day, but not the end of the journey' 26th June 2018 Richard Graham MP says the government’s decision on the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon ‘is a sad day, but not the end of the journey’ MP for Gloucester and Chair of... Westminster News
Guy Verhofstadt - Exiting the EU Committee 21st June 2018 I'm encouraged that the European Parliament's stance means Brits working in the EU can still transfer around Europe after Brexit. Watch my questions to Guy... Westminster News
St Aldates Housing Development 20th June 2018 I recently visited St Aldates in Gloucester to see how the brand new Rooftop Housing Group development is doing. Find out more about these new homes: Local News
Don't Drink and Drown 19th June 2018 This week’s campaign from the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) to reduce drowning is the most relevant for coastal communities. I talked to them with Amber Rudd... Local News
NHS IT Systems 19th June 2018 The largest ever new injection of funds into our NHS is a triumph and it shows the outstanding priority of this Government. Nevertheless we must improve our... Westminster News
EU Withdrawal Bill - Immigration 15th June 2018 I believe the British people want their MPs to take the decisions over who can come here and work based on the needs of the country, the skills required, and on... Westminster News
EU Withdrawal Bill - Trade 15th June 2018 Leaving the EU is clearly a risk - it's not one that all of us thought was worth the potential return - but if we're to make the most of doing so then... Westminster News
Brexit Response: Betrayal or Disaster? 15th June 2018 Thank you to all constituents who have emailed me about the EU Withdrawal Bill this week, and the various Lords amendments that we debated for two days. This is... Local NewsWestminster News