2019 February

I attended an event at Parliament on 27 February 2019 to support the Fairtrade Fortnight campaign in raising awareness of Fairtrade producers and understanding the difference that Fairtrade can make to people’s lives.

At 10 Downing Street, I attended the unveiling of the memorial stone for PC Keith Palmer on 20 February 2019.

More than 40 former ambassadors and high commissioners have written to the Prime Minister warning that Brexit has turned into a national crisis. I called on the Leader of the House to announce the timetable for the meaningful vote today.

On 13 February, I responded on behalf of the opposition to the debate “Tributes to the Clerk of the House”. The Clerk of the House Sir David Natzler will be retiring on 1 March 2019, having worked in Parliament since 1975. A motion was tabled for the House to express its gratitude for David’s service. As Shadow Leader, I gave a speech expressing how valued Sir David has been throughout his many roles and long tenure at the Commons.

I supported an amendment to the Animal Welfare act to protect animals in the Police force from attackers claiming self-defence on 8 February 2019.