The time is now to fix our broken asylum system 23rd July 2021 I’ve written in this column before about the problem posed by small boats carrying people across the English Channel illegally. It presents not only a security... Opinions
Taking the Most Dangerous Offenders Off Our Streets 16th July 2021 Our approach to law and order hasn’t been what it needs to be for too long. We’ve had a sentencing system that automatically releases dangerous people after... Opinions
If not now, then when? 9th July 2021 The last 12 months has been one of sacrifice: where we forwent meeting with family and friends; where businesses closed up; and where we as a nation came... Opinions
Putting the brakes on speeding cars is a top priority 2nd July 2021 There’s a few topics that I get emailed about almost every week, and so I thought this week I’d give a bit of an update on all of those. The first is speeding... Opinions
Celebrating Armed Forces Week 25th June 2021 To celebrate Armed Forces Week some of you may have seen that the Armed Forces Day flag has been proudly flying from my office in Burnley town centre all week... Opinions
One last heave...and then we can look to the future with optimism 18th June 2021 When the Prime Minister took to the television screen on Monday night, I think most people recognised the difficult nature of the decision, and the reasons for... Opinions
Global Britain 11th June 2021 This weekend will see some of the most powerful nations in the world meeting in Carbis Bay, Cornwall for the annual G7 meeting. As the most prominent grouping... Opinions
Education Matters 4th June 2021 The importance of good quality education cannot be understated. Residents across Burnley and Padiham not only deserve that, but it’s also the most fundamental... Opinions
Clarity of Message 28th May 2021 There are some weeks in Parliament when you need to divert attention quite quickly, because of something urgent and this week was one of those weeks. Like... Opinions