The new Government has pledged to āget Britain buildingā; but the question I have been asking myself is ābuilding what?ā With the Government setting itself the ambitious target of building 1.5 million new homes over the next 5 years, we need to
As both a parent and an MP, I strongly believe that improving paternity leave and pay benefits not just fathers, but mothers, children, employers, and our broader economy. Currently, the UK has the worst paternity leave and pay in Europe, and among
Earlier this week, I led an adjournment debate in the House to raise awareness about the outcomes of the 2015 Deregulation Act and the impact it has had on our Taxi sector. A sector that many of us often rely on in
Thanks to this appalling Labour Government, the pub and hospitality sector faces severe uncertainty over its future. With the budget just around the corner, industry experts have been sounding the alarm and I fully believe that they are completely justified in doing
Having lead debates and sponsored legislation in the Northern Ireland Assembly, it was a great privilege to have secured my first Westminster Hall debate on my 102nd day as Member of Parliament for South Antrim. To have been able to do so
Driving test delays are a source of misery, anger and lost opportunity across the country. In September, new learners waited an average of over four months for a test. Thatās a third of a year where young people cannot get moving, apply
In the heart of crisis, where darkness surrounds the innocent, there stands the unwavering humanitarian aid workers ā heroes whose courage and compassion drive life-saving efforts amidst impossible odds. With 289 aid workers having paid the ultimate sacrifice, their commitment to alleviating
Our railways were once the pride of Britain, however rising fares and deteriorating service quality means this is distant memory. Commuters are increasingly finding themselves caught in a system that is unaffordable, unreliable, and unfair. In my constituency, the cost of a
Nuclear power stations, it turns out, need a lot of water. Hinkley Point C, just outside my constituency of Bridgwater, will be no different. Once operational, it will need nearly 8,000,000 litres of water a minute. Thatās an Olympic swimming pool taken
This week, I led a Westminster Hall Debate on the future of Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR). With the Autumn Budget looming, farmers and family business owners are anxious about potential changes to these vital reliefs, and it
