UK-France Migration Deal Achieved 15th November 2022 The Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, this week finalised a deal with the French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin to tackle migrant crossings, securing our... Westminster News
UK veterans get their say through first of its kind survey 15th November 2022 The government has launched the first ever UK-wide survey, for veterans and their families. Over the next 12 weeks, veterans across the country are able to... Westminster News
Richard plants Remembrance stake in the House of Commons Constituency Garden of Remembrance 9th November 2022 This week, Richard laid a Remembrance stake in the House of Commons Constituency Garden of Remembrance at New Palace Yard within Parliament grounds dedicated to... Westminster News
Second Cost of Living Payment being sent to almost one in four households in November 8th November 2022 Almost one in four families across the UK will receive £324 from the government this month as the second Cost of Living Payment is being sent out from 8... Westminster News
Richard enters the election to be the next chair of the Treasury Select Committee 2nd November 2022 Following the appointment of Mel Stride MP as a minister, there is a vacancy to become the next Chair of the Treasury Select Committee. There will be an... Westminster News
Contributing to the Co-operatives, Mutuals and Friendly Societies Bill Debate 1st November 2022 Recently in Parliament, Richard spoke in support of the Co-operatives, Mutuals and Friendly Societies Private Members' Bill during its second reading in the... Westminster News
Stamp Duty Cut Passes Second Reading in the Commons despite Opposition MPs voting against it 26th October 2022 On Monday the government's Stamp Duty Land Tax (Reduction) Bill passed its second reading in the House of Commons. In closing the debate on behalf of the... Westminster News
New Bill introduced to keep Britain moving during transport strikes 24th October 2022 The government has taken the first steps to ensure transport strikes no longer grind the country to a halt. The Transport Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill... Westminster News
Richard backs Rishi to be Prime Minister 24th October 2022 Later today, nominations will close in the Conservative Party leadership election and Richard has confirmed that he is again backing Rishi Sunak to be Leader of... Westminster News
