The Government’s flagship immigration policy lies in tatters as Suella Braverman’s “dream” to send asylum seekers to Rwanda was this week ruled unlawful by the UK Supreme Court...
Monthly column: A new approach to further education under Labour cannot come soon enough
Monthly Column
This week Bedford, Shuttleworth and Kimberley Colleges have been celebrating Colleges Week, an event organised by the Association of Colleges to recognise the vital contribution of Further...
I’ve been campaigning in Mid Bedfordshire ahead of one of the most captivating by-elections I can remember, which is taking place on 19 October. I’ve had some great conversations but the big...
Monthly column: PM has moved the goalposts instead of dealing with cancer waiting times
Monthly Column
Last week, the Government announced it was dropping six out of ten of its cancer waiting times targets. Among the abandoned commitments includes the requirement for 93...
In the last week of the Parliamentary term, MPs have been working on the final stages of a series of measures on the Social Housing (Regulation) Bill, and the highly contentious Illegal Migration Bill, the...
The Government’s scandalous ‘40 New Hospitals’ pledge was exposed again last week as a falsehood when just before Parliamentary recess the Health Secretary confirmed that Bedford Health Village...
I am proud to stand up for the interests of my constituents in Parliament, successfully fighting to save the A&E...
Monthly column: Spring budget was a missed opportunity to unleash Britain’s potential
Monthly Column
With the cost of living crisis ongoing, this Budget was an important moment to change course and unleash Britain’s potential. I wanted to hear a carefully considered plan to move...
Monthly column: The culture of flagrant use of taxpayers’ money on Government Ministers’ expenses must end
Monthly Column
Parliament is currently in recess which always gives me the opportunity to visit as many people as possible in Bedford and Kempston in the week I don’t have to be in Westminster. The cost-of-living crisis...
The MP for Bedford and Kempston challenged the Government on the state of the UK economy in Parliament today, giving the Exchequer... Secretary to the Treasury a...
Monthly column: Government’s Retained EU Law Bill weakens laws without proper parliamentary scrutiny
Monthly Column
The Government’s retained EU law passed its third reading on Wednesday by 297 votes to 238. This reckless bill risks vital workplace protections like holiday pay, maternity leave...
Monthly column: Spare a thought this Christmas for families torn apart by the war in Ukraine
Monthly Column
Bracing the recent freezing weather in my weekly door-knocking sessions in Bedford and Kempston, my thoughts have been with the millions of Ukranians who will spend...