2019

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.

World Cancer Day was on 4 February 2019. I showed my support by wearing a Cancer Research UK  ‘unity wristband’.

I asked for confirmation that the motion the Government intends to bring back next week on Brexit will be amendable and voteable on, and that the Prime Minister will make a statement if she fails to bring a revised deal back to the House on Wednesday 13 February 2019.