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On 10 December 2020, I highlighted the uncertainties affecting businesses, calling for clarification on Brexit negotiations and the Coronavirus vaccine. You can read my full speech below:
On Monday 7 December 2020, Parliament voted on Lords Amendments to the UK Internal Market Bill.
Responding to the Business Statement on Thursday 3 December 2020, I welcomed the approval of a Covid-19 vaccine and asked for an update on its implementation. You can read my speech below:
A number of my constituents have contacted me about the impact of three new Indian laws on the livelihood of farmers and those dependent on farming in India. On Thursday 3 December 2020, I signed a joint letter to the Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon Dominic Raab MP, asking him to make representations with his Indian counterpart regarding the impact of these laws. You can read the letter in full below:
I would like to send my greetings and best wishes to the Sikh community on the Gurpurab of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. His values of equality and respect, of fairness and helping those less fortunate than yourselves are values we need now more than ever.
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