Speeches in Parliament

This afternoon, I took part in the Westminster Hall Debate on Grouse Shooting. While I personally have never been grouse shooting, in a constituency where...

I am deeply sympathetic to all the constituents who have contacted me about the evolving situation in the Middle East. The intervention of Israel and the United...

Estimates Day Debates allows MPs to scrutinise departmental expenditure and ensure that taxpayer funds are being used appropriately. Thanks to the hard work of...

Last week, I hosted the Shadow Justice Secretary in Hillingdon, where he heard about the impacts of asylum seekers in Hillingdon. The borough has the highest...

The arrivals of individuals through irregular routes has occupied much of the news cycle over recent days following a record day for small boat arrivals. While...

Residents will know that while we are lucky to be served by the excellent councils of Hillingdon and Harrow, London boroughs have not been immune from the...

I commend the Education Secretary’s stated desire to ensure that the safety of children is her highest priority. Sadly, having participated in the lengthy...

This morning, I raised the plight of Chaggosians arriving in Hillingdon and the impact this is having on our council. Since July 2024, 170 individuals have...

As a Shadow Minister, I have a routine opportunity to press Ministers on their plans in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. During this...