A Great New Brexit Deal 17th October 2019 It is marvellous news that we have a good new Brexit Deal that will allow us to take back control and leave the EU on 31 October. The anti-democratic backstop... Westminster News
Clean energy overtakes fossil fuels 15th October 2019 If you're like me, you'll have been driven mad by the Extinction Rebellion people parading around London this week - not least because they're costing millions... Westminster News
Why the humiliating Brexit extension Bill must be defeated 2nd September 2019 The alliance of Labour, Liberals, Scottish Nationalists and hardline Remain Conservatives who want to remove No Deal as an option in all scenarios have... Westminster News
A huge funding boost for schools 31st August 2019 I’ve warmly welcomed Boris Johnson’s announcement of a major increase in school funding. Next year the education budget will rise by £2.6 billion and the year... Westminster News
Conservatives delivering Brexit vs Labour trying to stop it 18th August 2019 Today the Brexit Secretary Steve Barclay has signed into law the repeal of the European Communities Act 1972 with effect from 31 October. Under Boris Johnson... Westminster News
Delivering for Teesside at the Treasury 14th August 2019 This summer is the hardest-working of my life as I get fully settled into my role as a Treasury minister, and I thought it would be worth setting out a bit more... Westminster News
Proper sentencing and more prison places 11th August 2019 I’ve welcomed the announcement by Boris Johnson that he will end the policy of automatic early release for criminals and build 10,000 more prison places. The... Westminster News
Day One at the Treasury! 29th July 2019 Thank you for all your kind messages over the last 48 hours - I really appreciate them. It’s been a very busy and productive first day in my new job, getting to... Westminster News
Joining the Government 27th July 2019 It’s a huge honour to have been asked to join the Government today by the Prime Minister. I have been appointed Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, working... Westminster News