The Rt Hon Mr Richard Holden is the Conservative MP for Basildon and Billericay, and was first elected in December 2019. He currently undertakes the roles of Opposition Whip (Commons), and Shadow Paymaster General.
I never imagined I’d lead a campaign to ban cousin marriage. Like many, I was unaware of its prevalence and impact until professional warnings and mounting public concern landed on my desk. That reality changed everything. In parts of Britain, particularly in
