Child Migrants
A number of constituents have been in touch with me regarding child migrants and the so-called Dubs amendment. The scheme has not closed, as reported by some. The Government was obliged by the Immigration Act to put a specific number on how many children we would take based on a consultation with local authorities about […]
International Trade
A number of constituents have been sending me campaign postcards stating their wish to see trade benefit the world’s poorest. Following our decision to leave the EU, the UK now has the ability to shape its own trade policy. There will be many opportunities and responsibilities that come with this. We must now capitalise on […]
The UK Ivory Trade
A number of constituents have been in touch on the subject of Ivory Trade. I too am seriously concerned about the effect of illegal poaching and ivory trafficking on the long-term prospects for the survival of the elephant. Just how seriously the Government takes this issue was demonstrated when it hosted and led the London […]
School Funding in Essex
I have received a number of letters from teachers and headteachers on the subject of school funding. I note their concerns about maintaining current high standards of secondary school Education Essex. I was very pleased to learn that over 93% of children in Essex attend good or outstanding rated primary school. I understand that you feel that […]
Donald Trump
A number of constituents have written to me regarding polices implemented by Donald Trump during his first two weeks as President. I do not agree with the recent actions taken by Donald Trump as President of the United States. However, we have invited many international leaders to the UK who have a far worse record […]
Recent judgement by the Supreme Court on Article 50
A number of constituents have been in touch with me about the recent judgement by the Supreme Court on Article 50. As you may be aware, I campaigned for Britain to Leave the EU in the referendum. The Supreme Court reached a judgement which the Government disagrees with. It will not, however affect our determination […]
NHS at a local and national level
A number of constituents have been in touch with me about various concerns relating to the NHS. It is the case that the NHS nationally has been under sustained pressure with the number of people aged over 80 rising by 340,000, and life expectancy rising by 12 months in the last six years alone. As […]
Voting to trigger Article 50 in Parliament
A number of constituents have been in touch with me about how I would vote if the Supreme Court deem that Members of Parliament must decide whether Article 50 should be triggered. As you may be aware, I campaigned for Britain to Leave the EU in the referendum. If a vote on triggering Article 50 […]
21st Century Fox bid to acquire the remaining shareholding in Sky
A number of constituents have been in touch with me about various concerns relating to the bid by 21st Century Fox to acquire the remaining shareholding in Sky. As you will be aware, when the previous bid was made by News Corp, the matter was referred to Ofcom who gave clearance for the bid to […]
Yemen and Saudi Arabia
A number of constituents have been in touch with me about the sale of arms to Saudi Arabia and the situation in Yemen. I share the growing concern about the humanitarian situation in Yemen and I am assured that the Government is continuing its efforts to address the urgent humanitarian needs. The UK is one […]