On Tuesday 12 March the Budget resolutions were debated following the Chancellor's speech last Wednesday 6 March 2024.  I was called to speak during the debate just as  

Madame Deputy Speaker imposed a 7 minute time limit on backbench speeches: Here is my speech: 

Seven is my favourite number, Madam Deputy Speaker. It is a pleasure to

I was delighted to drop into the World Book Day launch in the Attlee Suite , as a World Book Day Champion, to support  their mission to promote reading for pleasure.  The National Literary Trust found that 1 in15 children do not own a book of their own.  the theme this year is to encourage

On Tuesday 5 March 24 there was a debate for Primary Care and I have ask the House the question:

"Equal access to primary care is so important, but the use of physician associates is downright dangerous. Does the Secretary of State agree that patients have the right to see a qualified GP and not be

On Tuesday 27 February 2024 the House considered the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill.

The Bill would make long-term changes  intended to improve homeownership for leaseholders and freeholders in England and Wales. The Bill seeks to implement Government commitments to improve choice and make leasehold fairer. It also takes forward many of the leasehold reform

It was good to meet with some of the finalists of the Living Bridge awards and the unveiling of the Living Bridge Magazine which celebrates the achievements of the Indian Diaspora, in particular Indian students who study in different educational Institutions around the world, India UK Achievers. 

Tanya Paul came all the way from Toronto,

I was pleased that Deborah Williams from Heritage England agreed to meet to discuss the iconic status of St Matthews Church and how we can preserve the important Town's heritage.

At the meeting on Friday 23 February 2024 also present at the meeting Dr John Edlin and Revd Jim Trood to discuss the background to

I have received a number of emails about the SNP opposition day debate on Wednesday 21 February 2024. I want to start by explaining the procedure that took place that evening. The Opposition parties are allocated Opposition Days which means the Opposition can choose their debate. As it was the SNP Opposition day, the usual

It was wonderful to attend the discussion with Elizabeth Hallam Smith and Mari Takayanagi  who work for the House and are the authors of Necessary Women over lunch on Monday 5 February 2024. The book recounts the many women who have worked behind the scenes in the Palace of Westminster ensuring the place works. 

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