Campaigns

Thank you for contacting me about oil extraction, such as drilling. I share your concern about the use of fossil fuels and tackling climate change is a priority...

Thank you for contacting me about the welfare of gamebirds bred for shooting and grouse shooting. My ministerial colleagues are committed to maintaining this...

Thank you to those who have contacted me about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on people suffering with arthritis. I commend Versus Arthritis for their...

Thank you for contacting me about the reports that Amazon is destroying unsold products in the UK. It is my understanding that my ministerial colleagues are...

My opinions on HS2 are well known: I was unconvinced that HS2 represented the best way of relieving existing pressure on the rail network and generating new...

Thank you to those constituents who have contacted me about the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and Breed Specific Legislation. I understand the strength of feeling on...

The decision to raise taxes was not taken lightly, but it will mean that we are more likely to be able to deal with the challenges facing health and social care...

Thank you to those constituents who have contacted me about epilepsy. I know epilepsy can have a major impact on a person’s quality of everyday life and be a...

Thank you to those constituents who have expressed concerns about the use of cash. I have spoken with colleagues at the Treasury who assure me that in these...

I have received correspondence from constituents with concerns around Intellectual Property. I take the protection of IP seriously and I am pleased that a range...

Thank you for contacting me about COP26, which is being held in Glasgow in November this year. I am pleased that the United Kingdom will be hosting this...

Thank you for contacting me about council tax and the proposal by a lobbying group to impose a new house price tax on homes. Council tax is a local charge for...