Parliament, always a place where history is made, is taking epoch defining decisions this month.  During its first few days last week, the Commons took an important first vote on an historic piece of legislation, the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill, that will allow the Prime Mini

Since the referendum on 23rd June, there has been much debate across the country about what post-Brexit Britain will look like. In Parliament, we have had a number of debates, asked many questions and listened to many statements on the issue.

Today, Lucozade Ribena Suntory (LRS), makers of iconic brands Lucozade and Ribena at Coleford, demonstrated its commitment to encouraging healthier lifestyles with the launch of  a new health and wellbeing plan for the UK and Ireland.

Last weekend I appeared on the panel for Westminster Hour on BBC Radio 4, with Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour’s leader in the House of Lords), Sir Christopher Meyer (former UK ambassador to Washington) and Heather Stewart (Political Editor of the Guardian).

This afternoon, I was elected chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on learning disability.

Perhaps the least contentious aspect of the EU Referendum was the simple question of whether or not we should have one.

Earlier this week, the Government announced its approval of the expansion of Heathrow Airport, with the addition of a third runway. I am pleased that the Government has tackled what has proven to be a very difficult decision so directly. 

This is the transcript of an article I wrote for The Times, on 11th October 2016, which you can see here.