Michael’s Brexit Update 8th January 2018 There has been a good deal of progress with Brexit recently, both in Parliament and in the negotiations in Brussels. With such a red hot topic like Brexit... Westminster News
Michael in the House of Commons 8th January 2018 I was the Minister in charge for the Pre-Recess Adjournment Debate (PRAD), tasked with responding to all the points and questions made by my colleagues during a... Westminster News
Michael Supports British Toy Industry 11th December 2017 In the past fortnight I had the pleasure of giving a speech before a couple of hundred guests at the British Toy and Hobby Association (BTHA) Parliamentary... Westminster News
Animals DO Have Feelings: Michael Combats Fake News 27th November 2017 Some readers will have seen a false claim that MPs voted in the House of Commons that animals do not have feelings. This incorrect story was sadly widely... Westminster News
Michael Summarises The Budget 27th November 2017 On Wednesday, 22nd November 2017 the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the Budget speech: the Government’s financial plan including the approximate costs... Westminster News
Michael Supports Government Action on Bees and Animal Slaughter Houses 13th November 2017 The UK is a world leader in animal welfare and this Government is consistently taking action to protect our precious wildlife in this country. Most recently... Westminster News
Michael Speaks From The Despatch Box Again! 13th November 2017 As Deputy Leader of the House of Commons it is one of my duties to represent the Government during Pre-Recess Adjournment Debates – debates held just before the... Westminster News
Parliament Crumbles Onto Michael’s Car! 30th October 2017 There was a bit of a drama in the last fortnight which attracted some national media attention when a chunk of masonry from a 130 year old Parliamentary... Westminster News
Minister Michael Leads Parliamentary Debate 30th October 2017 In my Ministerial role as the Deputy Leader of the House of Commons, I sometimes represent Her Majesty’s Government in Parliamentary debates, often delivering... Westminster News