Disappointed to see the First Flight to Rwanda Cancelled 17th June 2022 As I have said many times in this column, it can be without question that there is a problem with illegal migration. Across the world there are around 8 million... Opinions
How and why I came to the view I did. 10th June 2022 On Monday, after months of speculation, a Vote of Confidence was announced in the Prime Minister. And whilst I know that not everybody will agree with the... Opinions
Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee 3rd June 2022 This weekend millions of people around the world will celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Reaching this milestone is nothing short of historic and... Opinions
Public Order Bill and the Legacy Northern Ireland Bill 27th May 2022 This week we’ve seen two key items of legislation, outlined in the Queen’s Speech, come to Parliament for them to commence the start of their legislative... Opinions
Employment on the rise in Burnley and Padiham 20th May 2022 Westminster often talks about big numbers – whether it’s the billions being spent on tackling high energy prices, or the thousands of extra police officers... Opinions
A Queen’s Speech for Recovery and Opportunity 13th May 2022 This week Parliament began a new session and as is customary, the Queen’s Speech kicked off the week’s proceedings with all the pomp and ceremony that makes our... Opinions
2021-22 Parliamentary Session 6th May 2022 Last week Parliament prorogued, ending the Parliamentary session that began last May. And during this session a huge amount has been achieved, including 19 core... Opinions
Teamwork in Politics is what enables change to happen.. 29th April 2022 When I first got elected I made a pledge to do politics differently. Not to be like Labour, hiding away and speaking to residents only at election time, but... Opinions
A week of Debate 22nd April 2022 With Parliament back from recess this week it’s been incredibly busy, with huge amounts of legislation needing to be finalised before Parliament ends this... Opinions