2020 November

On Tuesday 10 November 2020, I responded on behalf of HM Opposition to a motion on lay membership of the Committee on Standards. I tabled an amendment to this motion which sought to appoint both candidates for lay membership of the Committee on Standards chosen in line with the panel of selection appointed by the House of Commons Commission. Unfortunately the Government voted against this amendment and it was defeated by 261 ayes to 334 noes. You can read my speech below: 

Responding on behalf of HM Opposition during Business Questions on Thursday 5 November 2020, I raised the bypassing of normal Government procurement processes and looked ahead to Remembrance Sunday by paying tribute all those to who have given their lives in the line of duty. You can read my full speech below: