Michael’s Work as Solicitor General 30th November 2020 As well as my work as your Member of Parliament – which has always been my highest priority- a part of my day-to-day work is as a government minister, namely in... Westminster News
Michael Asked to Lead Arrangements for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Gift From Parliament 16th November 2020 In just over a year from now Her Majesty The Queen will mark the 70th Anniversary of Her Accession to the Throne and the occasion will be marked with national... Westminster News
Michael Discusses Tackling Crime 16th November 2020 On Thursday, 5th November 2020, I answered questions in the House of Commons from MPs from all parties in my role as Her Majesty’s Solicitor-General for England... Westminster News
Government Announces Further Financial Support 16th November 2020 In order to protect jobs and the economy whilst Covid-19 restrictions are in place, this Government has introduced, in addition to the £200 billion of support... Westminster News
Michael Presents Case at Court of Appeal Seeking Increase in Rape Sentences 19th October 2020 On Wednesday, 14th October, I went to the Court of Appeal in London to personally represent the Crown seeking an increase in the sentencing of Joseph McCann and... Westminster News
Michael Answers Debate About Sentencing in the House of Commons 19th October 2020 On Monday, 5th October, an ‘adjournment’ debate was selected for the Conservative MP for Ashfield, Lee Anderson, to question me in my capacity as HM Solicitor... Westminster News
Michael Supports the Home Office in Presenting a Bill to Parliament 19th October 2020 On Monday, 5th October, I appeared in the House of Commons to support the Home Office in the debate for a Bill called the Covert Human Intelligence Sources... Westminster News
Michael Attends the Opening of the Legal Year at Westminster Abbey 5th October 2020 I was delighted to attend the annual Judges Service which was held at Westminster Abbey on 1st October 2020, in my capacity as Her Majesty’s Solicitor-General... Westminster News
Michael Backs Tougher Sentences for Criminals 21st September 2020 As someone who worked in criminal justice for over 17 years here in Northampton before becoming an MP, I am passionate about fighting crime and ensuring that... Westminster News