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Yemen and Saudi Arabia

27/08/2020 - I appreciate the concerns about the awful events transpiring in Yemen. I was born there, so this is a country very close to my heart and I have been following what is happening there closely. Earlier this year I was pleased to set up the Yemen All-Party Parliamentary Group.

Hong Kong - Chinese Security Law

27/07/2020 - I am deeply concerned by recent developments in Hong Kong. The UK takes extremely seriously its longstanding duty to uphold the implementation of the Sino-British Joint Declaration.

Whip in Horse Racing

27/08/2020 - I believe that the irresponsible use of the whip is completely unacceptable.

DfID FCO Merger

27/08/2020 - As a Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) in DFID, I know full well the good work UK Aid does around the world. As you know, the Prime Minister has announced that the FCO and DFID will merge to create a new overseas department.

Fur Trade

27/08/2020 - We are a nation of animal lovers, so it is only right that we have some of the highest welfare standards in the world. In addition to fur farming being banned in the UK, I am pleased to note that the import of fur products is tightly regulated.

LGBT+ Conversion Therapy

27/08/2020 - I hope I can offer some reassurance by saying that I know the Government is looking closely at ways of banning LGBT+ conversion therapy. The suggestion that being LGBT+ can be “cured” is both morally and medically wrong and the concept of conversion therapy has no place in our soc

BBC TV Licence - Over 75s

27/08/2020 - I am sorry that the BBC – not the Government – has decided to end the concession for people aged over 75 on TV licences.

Israel Annexation Plans

27/08/2020 - I very much share people's concerns about annexation in the West Bank and more broadly this is an area I am very interested in.

Animal Cruelty - Minimum Sentencing

27/08/2020 - There is no place in this country for animal cruelty, and we must ensure that those who abuse animals are met with the full force of the law.

Super Trawlers

27/08/2020 - I share constituents’ concern about the protection and health of British waters and I am fully aware of the impact that super trawlers have on marine life. Our waters are a precious natural resource and they must be managed carefully.