Shadow Minister (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
ConservativeMP for Aldridge-Brownhills
“Deputy Speaker. It's a pleasure to speak this afternoon in this debate on the last day before Parliament rises. And as ever, is the case, I have so much to say and never enough time. As we approach the summer recess, though, I've reflected …”
“Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and let me start by joining the minister in expressing the sincere condolences of these benches to all those affected by the recent wildfires in Spain. I am grateful to the Minister for advance sight of his …”
“Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. And let me first start by welcoming the honourable and gallant gentleman for Leyton and Wanstead to his place on the front bench today. I also welcome this debate because there are few greater responsibiliti…”
“Mr. speaker, my time as Chief Whip may have been a little shorter than the leader of the House's. However, there is one thing that I would gently remind him of. Firstly, it is highly unusual for an opposition day to be pulled in this way. A…”
“Minister, for giving way. When it comes to trust, one of the issues that my constituents have is the sudden rise in planning applications for HMOs. Does he agree that that is really the answer to the immigration problem? Putting asylum seek…”
“If the situation.…”
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will directly address the matter of settlements in just a moment, but I want to make a broader point first. That is that diplomacy is about rolling up your sleeves. It's putting in the hard yards, not just issuing …”
“Too little, too late—that will be the legacy of this Labour Government. Earlier today, the Prime Minister admitted that capital projects including roads and energy infrastructure will no longer go ahead as planned to pay for this package. I…”
“Q15. From slashing winter fuel payments to surrendering the Chagos Islands, this Prime Minister has got every major decision wrong. It is no wonder that even his own MPs are now looking elsewhere for the answers. As this may be one of his f…”
“Is it not the truth that we have a Government who said they were prepared to meet the threats that we face as a country, yet are simply dithering and delaying? With all the infighting on the Labour Benches, what hope is there for our countr…”
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“I am grateful to the right honourable Member for Islington North (Jeremy Corbyn) for securing the urgent question, and to the Minister for his response. The imposition of tariffs is a bilateral matter for the US and Cuba. We are appalled by…”
“From volunteer gardeners to gardening clubs, litter pickers, Wombles, community groups and church groups, across Aldridge-Brownhills there are some fantastic volunteer organisations. As most across the House know, this is Volunteers Week, s…”
“I welcome the right honourable Gentleman to his new role as Secretary of State. The point about ICBs and the devolution of responsibility for NHS eye tests is one that we often forget to talk about in this place, as is the case with eyecare…”
“The central figure in this entire saga is someone who enjoyed a cosy relationship with Ministers at the heart of this Government, yet he has refused to hand over his mobile phone and Ministers, many of whom he had as close friends, seem sim…”
“14. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of fuel duty on the cost of living.…”
“Will the Minister give way?…”
“In recent months, western sanctions have really been biting Putin, with the foundations of Russia’s economy failing. However, as we highlighted with the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation in December 2025, concerns have been repor…”
“I rise today to speak to the Lords amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill. I have spoken previously on this piece of legislation, but today I want to focus specifically on Lords amendments 6, 10 and 11, and urge Ministers to accept them.…”
“14. What steps he is taking to protect the green belt.…”
“21. What steps his Department is taking to help reduce household energy bills.…”
“I will keep this short, as I am conscious of time. I am grateful to the honourable Member for Shrewsbury (Julia Buckley) for allowing me to speak in her Adjournment debate on rail connectivity between London and what she refers to as rural …”
“I am grateful to the Foreign Secretary for advance sight of her statement, but I have listened carefully, and what we have heard today will do little to reassure this House, the development sector or the British taxpayer. After more than a …”
“I am probably one of the very few people in this House who benefited from not going to university—I did Open University later, so luckily I did not have a student loan, and I am probably a little on the old side as well. However, there is s…”
“My honourable Friend is making an important point about rural areas, but those of us who do not represent rural constituencies—mine is neither semi-rural nor urban—face exactly the same issues as the rural areas. The increase in fuel prices…”
“Q1. If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18 March.…”
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“Last Saturday, hundreds of people from across my constituency came together on a march, led by Mr and Mrs Edwards and David Smith from Aldridge, on the importance of the green belt for our communities. May we have a debate in Government tim…”
“As the Ukraine war passes its fourth year, we continue to salute the bravery and heroism of the people of Ukraine as they fight for their independence and freedom. This is the moment, however, for the Government to spearhead a new campaign …”
“I am grateful to the Minister for bringing this statement to the House and for allowing me to have advance sight of it, but let me be clear: Parliament is reacting to events, rather than being respected as part of the process. For weeks, de…”
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