The UK will lead by example at COP26 - the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference Friday, 23 July, 2021 Here's my opening speech at the 22/07/21 Westminster Hall debate on the UK's presidency of the the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference. This is the UK's chance to take bold leadership as global leaders in decarbonising our economy and creating a safer, cleaner future. I know the UK will lead by example and can be rightly proud of what we have achieved so far. Our emissions have nearly... Speeches in Parliament
Sirius Minerals 17th September 2019 The Woodsmith Mine is a project that has great potential not just for Whitby but for our economy here on Teesside. Today’s news is clearly unwelcome but it will... Opinions
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
Guisborough Hospital Update 30th August 2019 I want to provide an update this morning about Guisborough Hospital. There are several facts you need to know: 1) NHS South Tees Clinical Commissioning Group... Local News
Summer Constituency Tour 29th August 2019 Thank you to everyone in Loftus, Saltburn, Hemlington and Coulby Newham for taking the time to talk today as part of my late summer constituency tour. A fun and... Local News
Labour plotting to stop No Deal 27th August 2019 I’ve found the spectacle of all the Remain parties conspiring today seriously frustrating. If we don’t keep no deal on the table, how do they think we’re ever... Opinions
Celebrating Easington Scarecrows 25th August 2019 Easington is a lovely village and Scarecrow Saturday is a true Bank Holiday tradition! It was great to join everyone to see the displays and to draw the raffle... Local News
Celebrating the success of NCS with Imagine You Can 22nd August 2019 Since my election in 2017 I have been proud to support the endeavours of hundreds of young people from across our area who have taken part in the NCS - National... Local News
Roseberry Parkway: a Transport breakthrough 20th August 2019 Today marks the launch of a major joint campaign by Middlesbrough Mayor Andy Preston, the Leader of Redcar & Cleveland Council, Mary Lanigan, and myself... Local News
