Westminster News

It was an absolute privilege to welcome local farmer, David Hewitson from Hauxley Farm, to Parliament today. We discussed a range of issues affecting the...

British-led design chosen for AUKUS submarine project Delighted to see that the first generation of AUKUS nuclear submarines will be built in the UK and...

I appreciate the legislation is controversial, but it’s necessary. People are dying on these boat crossings— we simply cannot sit back and do nothing. Last...

HAPPY COMMONWEALTH DAY The Commonwealth is a huge part of our heritage which unites all corners of our country and all of our communities. As an institution...

Secretary of State for Levelling Up Meeting It was great to catch up with the Secretary of State yesterday. We discussed the importance of the Ferryhill Station...

“WELCOME TO WESTMINSTER, CLLRS”👋 It was an honour to welcome our hardworking local councillors to Parliament today. The visit was an opportunity to thank them...

Sedgefield MP Renews Call For Greater Leamside Unity Tuesday 7th March 2023 Sedgefield MP, Paul Howell, has today renewed calls for greater cross-party...

What's happening in Parliament this week? Today the main debate will see MPs polish off the detail of the Social Security (Additional Payments) (No. 2) Bill...

TRANSPORT QUESTIONS You know me by now, I’m always finding moments to champion some of the incredible work taking place in our constituency. This week, I used...