Visit to Norwich Probation Centre Friday, 17 January, 2025 After a busy morning meeting constituents at my regular advice surgery, I visited the Norwich Probation Centre to learn more about the work they do in supporting and rehabilitating offenders. I also met with Lord Timpson this week, Minister of State for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending. It was useful to learn about the challenges they face as a service, both locally and nationally. I... Articles
Contribution to the Debate on New Pylons in East Anglia 19th July 2022 I am glad to lend my support to the arguments of many MPs whose constituencies are directly affected by the proposed pylon route of East Anglia GREEN. I... Speeches in Parliament
Contribution to the Debate on Careers Guidance in Schools 13th July 2022 I welcome the Minister to her place. Until last week, she was my Whip, so there may be a degree of Stockholm syndrome in my coming here to support her today... Speeches in Parliament
Interview with BBC Radio Norfolk on East Anglia Green Consultation 13th July 2022 Interview with Chris Goreham to discuss the pylon plans and the East Anglia Green Consultation. Listen in from 1:08:39 to 1:17:43 at https://www.bbc.co.uk... Local News
Backing Penny Mordaunt for Leader 12th July 2022 Cutting to the chase, I’m backing Penny Mordaunt MP • Strong economic management • Deep support for what makes communities thrive • She’s an inspiring leader... Westminster News
Contribution to the Debate on Employment Agencies and Trade Unions 11th July 2022 I rise to support both statutory instruments, but I will speak in support of only one: the liability of trade unions in proceedings in tort and the increase in... Speeches in Parliament
Letter of No Confidence in the Prime Minister 7th July 2022 It is clear that the Prime Minister’s position has become untenable. I am hopeful that the Prime Minister will recognise this himself, but in the event that the... Westminster News
Contribution to the Debate on Ambulance Waiting Times 6th July 2022 I congratulate Wera Hobhouse on securing a debate that, as a number of speakers have said, affects politicians of whatever party right across the country. I am... Speeches in Parliament
Home Office Questions on Domestic Abuse 20th June 2022 Reports of domestic abuse now account for 24% of all calls to Norfolk police. Is the criminal justice system the right route for all these calls? If not, will... Speeches in Parliament
Letter to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on National Grid's East Anglia Green Consultation 15th June 2022 I am strongly committed to offshore wind and the Government's renewable goals. However, residents in Norfolk have a right to a fair consultation which debates... Local News