Updated Statement on Gaza and Campaign Responses Friday, 12 April, 2024 My statement on the situation in Gaza April 7 marked six months since the atrocities of October 7 and the humanitarian crisis that has since unfolded in Gaza. The Prime Minister has said the situation in Gaza is becoming increasingly intolerable and, while the UK continues to support Israel’s right to defeat the threat from Hamas terrorists, it has been made clear to the Israeli government that... Opinions
Safety of Rwanda Bill: Third Reading 17th January 2024 This evening in the House of Commons, we debated a bill to enable the flights to Rwanda to begin. This is an incredibly emotive debate, and I am deeply... Speeches in Parliament
Liver Health Awareness 16th January 2024 In Parliament this morning, I attended a drop-in in support of Liver Health Awareness Day, hosted by the APPG on Liver Disease and Liver Cancer and the British... Westminster News
Supporting Hillingdon Libraries 15th January 2024 Following my surgery at Café Hills in Joel Street this morning, I caught up with Robert Sisk, Events and Promotions Officer for Hillingdon Libraries. Hillingdon... Local News
Visit to Northwood FC 13th January 2024 Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner is home to a host of grassroots sport clubs and facilities. This afternoon, it was great to watch Northwood FC play at home... Local News
Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill 10th January 2024 The Economic Activity of Public Bodies Bill returned to the House of Commons this afternoon for further scrutiny. As before, I was delighted to speak in this... Speeches in Parliament
David Simmonds: December 2023 Update 23rd December 2023 I am pleased to bring you my December 2023 Update. As ever, if you would like to sign up to my mailing list, you can do so on this page or by emailing david... Reports
Updated Statement on Gaza 19th December 2023 My role as Member of Parliament is to speak on behalf of the people I represent. However, it is important to highlight that there is seldom one single view on... Opinions
My Local News, December 2023 15th December 2023 As we near the end of 2023, life in both Westminster and Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner has continued to be busy. The biggest news this month was the Chancellor... Articles
Happy Chanukah: Visit to Pinner Synagogue 14th December 2023 Residents may be aware that, alongside Labour MP Dame Margaret Hodge, I co-Chair the APPG on British Jews in Parliament. As such, it was great to make a timely... Local News