Speeches in Parliament

Today I welcomed the Sentencing White Paper, particularly the extension of minimum terms for sexual and violent offences, and the power to end automatic early...

It has been great to today return to the chamber after summer recess. Following the fantastic work of the Invicta Academy, which has offered a lifeline to...

This week, Baroness Cumberlege concluded her two year review into the hormone pregnancy test Primodos, the anti-epilepsy drug sodium valproate and pelvic mesh...

Today the Chancellor announced the Government’s Plan For Jobs - which is worth up to £30 billion. I was delighted to see the inclusion of demand side measures –...

As part of yesterday’s debate on the economy, I highlighted how the Government support packages have helped specifically to protect women’s jobs – something I...

Yesterday evening I spoke in the Report Stage of the Domestic Abuse Bill. This is an incredibly important piece of legislation, and a topic which I feel...

As we begin planning our economic recovery, it is essential we have a strategy that is focused on getting people back to work. We must create jobs that are...

Getting children across Sevenoaks and Swanley back to school is vital. This week I asked the Cabinet Secretary for his reassurance that he will be marshalling...

Across Kent we have some brilliant community rehabilitation providers. Following the Justice Secretary’s statement yesterday that the probation services in...