Parliamentary Speeches

I am working with The British Board of Film Classification to make sure all streaming channels use a standard certification, so responsible parents can make an informed decision about what their children watch. If we are what we eat then we are also what we watch!

Great to be back in Westminster! Earlier this morning, I made the case for Doncaster to be the home of the new Great British Rail Headquarters. We have great links to the railways, it is part of our heritage.

Many constituents have contacted me regarding yesterday's vote on new Covid-19 legislation to combat the Omicron variant.

Before yesterday's vote, I believed it was best to hear all the facts from local professionals, frontline NHS staff and colleagues before I made my decision.

It was good to raise Doncaster's need for a brand new hospital in the Chamber today. I was also able to invite the Minister of State for Health Ed Argar to visit DRI for himself, so he can see how essential it is for Doncaster to get a new hospital. 

I've consistently said we need to make local transport more environmentally friendly. Doncaster needs electric buses. I made the case for our town to have public transport EVs in my speech today.

I was pleased to speak at today's opposition day debate "Investing in children and young people".

Over the past year and a half, the opposition has used its allotted days to spread misinformation about the government and its policies.

I was pleased to make my own contribution to the second day of debate on the Queen's Speech yesterday.

Great support from the Prime Minister, who commended the staff at Doncaster Royal Infirmary following last night's leak.

Following discussions with local residents in Conisbrough and Rossington, it was great to ask my colleague Eddie Hughes what can be done to ensure HMOs do not disrupt village communities.

It was great to speak up for Doncaster during Business Questions on 4th February 2021 by pushing for Government investment in the north of England. The relocation of Government departments to the north of England will hugely benefit Yorkshire and will bring skills and investment to our area.