UK policy on China is worse than an episode of Yes Minister. 24th April 2023 China clearly poses, as the PM once said when standing for election, a systemic threat to us and the rest of the free world. When I heard about the recent... Articles
At last, a genuine plan to help the disabled back into work. 16th March 2023 Removing the Work Capability Assessment is a step towards ending the financial penalties people with disabilities face when moving into work. The Spring Budget... Articles
On Ukraine’s front lines, everyone said to me - ‘Please don’t forget us’ 2nd January 2023 An unofficial trip to assist a British aid charity allowed me to witness a humbling testament to the spirit of endurance. A couple of weeks ago, Labour MP... Articles
Many Conservative voters have lost faith in us – Downing Street needs to act boldly to reverse the damage done 31st December 2022 Our minds have turned to 2023 – and it will be a crunch year for the Conservative Party. Today’s poll by Policy Exchange is a must read for all politicians –... Articles
Central targets cannot solve Britain's housing crisis 24th November 2022 The Report Stage of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill is returning to the chamber of the House of Commons. There are a number of backbench amendments to... Articles
This is how to get the jobless back to work 18th November 2022 Rolling out Universal Credit alongside Universal Support now would enable benefit recipients to fulfil their potential. The Government’s Autumn Statement... Articles
Real welfare reform saves both money and lives. 6th November 2022 Universal Credit is a policy that has worked. By building on it we will save much more than through penny-pinching cuts. The post-pandemic economic upheaval... Articles
Stand up to China and kick diplomats out of the country 31st October 2022 On Sunday October 16 young Hong Kong dissidents protested outside the Chinese consulate in Manchester. Many of those present had fled President Xi Jinping’s... Articles
Election - Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee 7th September 2022 My letter to MP colleagues regarding the forthcoming election for a new Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee. Dear Colleague, Our values are under... Articles