Since I became an MP in 2010, I have always thought that working in the Houses of Parliament is a great privilege. It is such an interesting place and there are reminders of our history around every corner. As well as being a beautiful place, the Palace of Westminster has…
Read MoreFollowing the resignation of Theresa May on 7th June, the contest to become the next Conservative leader and Prime Minister began in earnest. As many of you know, I supported Dominic Raab in the initial race between MPs to reach the final two before the vote went to the Conservative…
Read MoreLast Friday, the Prime Minister, announced her resignation. She agreed a timetable to leave with Sir Graham Brady, the Chairman of the 1922 backbench committee which will commence on 7th June 2019. A leadership contest will then take place to determine who succeeds her as Leader of the Conservative Party…
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On Monday, in the House of Commons, MPs voted unanimously to introduce a year-long trial for proxy voting. This pilot scheme, to change parliamentary procedures, will mean that proxy voting will be available to parents. Until this decision, MPs who wished to vote, had to do so in person, in the House of…
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