Immigration debate 28th June 2023 It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Paisley. I congratulate my right hon. Friend Sir John Hayes on securing this debate. It is good to see him... Speeches in Parliament
What steps are the Government taking to cut out the paperwork and free up frontline time to keep our communities safe? 19th June 2023 Despite the Government’s efforts to free up the time of frontline police officers by reducing the amount of bureaucracy and paperwork, which takes up more and... Speeches in Parliament
Blackpool's airport role to help support tourism and ecomic growth 8th June 2023 Public Service Obligations would help Blackpool Airport boost tourism and growth in the local economy. Speeches in Parliament
Asylum claims from safe countries 6th June 2023 We are still accepting the majority of asylum claims from a number of safe countries, in stark contrast with many other European nations, which reject a far... Speeches in Parliament
Call for debate on the benefits of levelling-up and benefits to communities like Blackpool 18th May 2023 My constituency has benefited from more than £300 million of additional investment during the current Parliament, including more than £100 million in levelling... Speeches in Parliament
Homes of Multiple Occupation 17th May 2023 HMOs are a significant concern in my constituency. For decades, we have seen former bed and breakfasts and hotels converted into HMOs, which means that an... Speeches in Parliament
Helping former prisoners into work to help fill labour shortages 16th May 2023 Using prisoners to help fill labour shortages will give ex-offenders the skills they need for future employment and reduce reoffending. Speeches in Parliament
Safe routes out of Sudan 27th April 2023 This country will always play its part in providing sanctuary to those fleeing war, and I thank the Government for their actions in Sudan to date. Is my right... Speeches in Parliament
Holding Iran to account 3rd April 2023 There are growing and well documented concerns of the IRGC carrying out activities on UK soil. With 15 assassination attempts foiled recently, radicalisation... Speeches in Parliament