How Will Cities Change Post-Pandemic 9th March 2021 COVID-19 has dented the prosperity, populations and popularity of big cities around the world. But adapting to shocks is what great cities do. How will urban... Opinions
My View on the Budget for Business & Innovation 5th March 2021 One year ago a new Chancellor of the Exchequer stood to deliver his first budget and promised, in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, to do everything to keep... Opinions
Renewable Champions - New Campaign to Get on Track to Net Zero Emissions 16th February 2021 I’m delighted to be working with the Conservative Environment Network on this great initiative, as part of my commitment to my constituents to champion action... Opinions
Sainsbury's Announces Ambitious Net Zero Targets 11th February 2021 I am delighted to hear that Sainsbury's has taken further steps to reduce their carbon footprint. In addition to their existing commitment to become Net Zero in... Opinions
Covid-19 Vaccination Safety 8th February 2021 The roll out of COVID-19 vaccines is a momentous development, and while there is still some way to go, it provides fresh hope that we can beat this pandemic... Opinions
Indian Farmer Protests 5th February 2021 I have been deeply concerned by the brutality against peaceful protestors in India. See my letter to the Foreign Secretary, asking for the United Kingdom to... Opinions
INAUGURATION DAY 2021 20th January 2021 This afternoon, Joe Biden will become the 46th President of the United States. I very much look forward to the Conservative Party working with him closely on... Opinions
What Would Political Parties in the UK Prioritise for a Green Covid Economic Recovery 2nd December 2020 No one anticipated that 2020 would be dominated by a pandemic that would result in the country going into lockdown, and, as as result, an unprecedented economic... Opinions
Letter to Oliver Dowden 6th November 2020 As we head back into a period of lockdown, public health is the government’s primary concern. Which is why earlier this week, I wrote to the Secretary of State... Opinions