Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill Tuesday, 30 April, 2024 In Parliament, I have had yet another opportunity to scrutinise the Safety of Rwanda Bill. During its revision by the House of Lords, MPs had decisively rejected the proposed amendments. Readers will know that I am broadly supportive of the Bill, yet I have sought to push the Government into some minor amendments to strengthen the legislation. My constituents will know that I am particularly keen... Speeches in Parliament
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
Finance Bill 13th December 2023 Last month, the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his Autumn Statement with a clear intention to strengthen the economy and let it prosper. The Government... Speeches in Parliament
Safety of Rwanda Bill 12th December 2023 This afternoon, the Government brought forward its legislation designed to ensure that deportations to Rwanda can commence. I am satisfied that this legislation... Speeches in Parliament
Education Development Trust at Vyners School 11th December 2023 Following a meeting with the Education Development Trust at Conservative Party Conference in October, I was pleased to engage with the team further during a... Local News
Community ConneX Coffee Morning 8th December 2023 This morning, I was delighted to join an event hosted by Community ConneX, formerly Harrow Mencap, at the Northwood Methodist Church. The charity provides care... Local News
Improving Services at the Harefield Practice 8th December 2023 I was glad to accept an invitation to visit staff at the Harefield Practice on Rickmansworth Road this afternoon. I understand that partners have been engaging... Local News
Supporting the Environment in Harrow 4th December 2023 It was great to be invited back to West Lodge School in Pinner, where we were also joined by pupils from Pinner Park and Cannon Lane primary schools to discuss... Local News
Celebrating Small Business Saturday 2023 2nd December 2023 The first weekend in December is host to Small Business Saturday, an excellent opportunity to celebrate the success of small businesses and to encourage... Local News