Thanking our submariners 11th April 2019 This April we mark the 50th anniversary of the Continuous At Sea Nuclear Deterrent, and it was a privilege to pay tribute to thousands of submariners on behalf... Speeches in Parliament
Warning against a customs union 9th April 2019 The Government is in talks with Labour about their proposal for a Customs Union with the EU after we leave. It is still very unclear what will emerge from those... Speeches in Parliament
Supporting medical cannabis 9th April 2019 Yesterday I argued in favour of improving access to medical cannabis oils to help treat youngsters living with severe epilepsy. I’ve had some very powerful... Speeches in Parliament
Praising our great A&E team in Parliament 20th February 2019 It was a privilege to join the brilliant doctors and nurses at James Cook University Hospital at work last weekend - and great to be able to thank them in the... Speeches in Parliament
Nissan: The Facts 5th February 2019 Yesterday in Parliament I set out the facts about Nissan’s decision not to produce the X-Trail in Sunderland. Not one job is going to be lost at the plant, and... Speeches in Parliament
Brexit update and my question to the Prime Minister today 30th January 2019 Last night Parliament voted that the Prime Minister should return to the EU to fix the backstop. We need serious changes to the draft Withdrawal Agreement that... Speeches in Parliament
Taking on Fly-tipping in Guisborough 17th January 2019 There have been some shocking examples of fly tipping around Guisborough recently and today I raised the issue in Parliament. I highlighted Wilton Lane and the... Speeches in Parliament
Telling truth to power in the Brexit debate 7th December 2018 I campaigned and voted to leave the EU, and we must leave properly. The Prime Minister’s Brexit proposals risk leaving the U.K. trapped as a rule-taker from... Speeches in Parliament
My Reaction to the Brexit Deal 15th November 2018 Honouring my promise to the voters of Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland is my chief responsibility. Alone of the six MPs on Teesside, I have been steadfast... Speeches in Parliament