After nearly 23 years as a Member of Parliament, and having never been drawn for a Private Member’s Bill, last year I was fortunate in being drawn fourth. This means that, if my Bill has widespread political support, it stands a reasonable
As MP for Arfon, I’ve witnessed first-hand the devastating impact of cavity wall insulation gone wrong. What was meant to be a solution to energy inefficiency has instead become a nightmare for many homeowners, particularly in western regions like my constituency, where
Infrastructure investment and procurement are critical functions of any Government. When done correctly, they can lead to improved transport connectivity, new housing, delivery of vital services such as water and sewerage, telecoms, and the correct energy infrastructure needed to keep the lights
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the energy crisis and a labour market grappling with record vacancy levels, have stifled growth and posed significant threats to the sustainability of our hospitality businesses. As the sector continues to recover from these
On Sunday 11 July 2021, the final of the men’s Euros at Wembley could have resulted in a tragic loss of life. That was the finding of the independent review conducted by Baroness Louise Casey into the events of that day. The
Over a decade ago, when Queen Elizabeth II was on the throne, the Succession to the Crown was changed by allowing the first-born Royal child to be in line for the Throne, regardless of its sex. The Succession to the Crown Act
You might not think that an MP who represents Stretford and Urmston, a constituency relatively close to central Manchester, would be interested in post offices in isolated communities, but last week I led a debate in parliament on this issue. There are
I’m not someone who has ever shied away from saying what needs to be said. That’s certainly the case when I talk about our right to strong borders and saying no to the virtue signallers who stop us from deporting people who
It’s seventeen years ago since we had the terrible floods in Tewkesbury and across the country. In my area, around 1000 people had to move out of their homes and live in caravans for up to a year; paradoxically, we lost water
The United Kingdom established the Homes for Ukraine scheme in response to Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. We established three immigration routes to support Ukrainians wishing to come to or remain in the UK beyond their existing rights: the Ukraine sponsorship scheme,
