Good news for small businesses as insurers forced to pay up 15th January 2021 I am absolutely delighted that the Supreme Court has come out in support of small firms by forcing insurance companies to pay out from their business... Westminster News
Support for Business 8th January 2021 As a business person of 30 years standing myself, I have dedicated much of my time since being in elected as an MP to the interests of SMEs. In my role as Co... Westminster News
National lockdown looming 1st November 2020 I have been strongly in favour of keeping the economy open whilst keeping the virus in check. However, it is now clear that we would exceed surge capacity in... Westminster News
Making sure the poorest children have access to nutritious food 23rd October 2020 I have always been clear that we need to look after those in most need and that none of us want to see children go hungry. To date, regardless of which party... Westminster News
Calling for stronger action on climate change ahead of Glasgow summit 21st October 2020 I have written to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and COP President, Alok Sharma MP, to urge him to continue to prioritise... Westminster News
Small businesses win landmark victory over insurance companies 28th September 2020 I am very pleased that my representations to Treasury has contributed to a decision by 12 major insurance firms not to deduct the Small Business Grant and the... Westminster News
Championing local farmers on Back British Farming Day 9th September 2020 Today I am showing my support for British food and farming on Back British Farming Day, recognising the crucial role farmers play in producing food for the... Westminster News
North Yorkshire businesses should join Kickstart Employment Scheme today 4th September 2020 I want to encourage local employers to help young people into work by signing up to the Kickstart employment scheme. The £2 billion scheme has been designed to... Westminster News
Calling for a change in the law to allow assisted dying 16th July 2020 As MPs in a representative democracy, we are elected to use our judgements, collective and personal, not to simply act as a delegate for our constituents’ views... Westminster News