Build on Brownfields: Not on Farmland Monday, 28 October, 2024 The Government needs to encourage development and building on brownfield sites. Instead, they are approving applications for massive energy installations on greenfield sites. Good farmland shouldn't be taken out of agricultural use and be redeveloped for energy. I rasied this today with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities, and Local Government. You can watch the clip of my question... Speeches in Parliament
Renovating Parliament: Less Talk, More Action 24th October 2024 For years we have debated the restoration of the Palace of Westminster. Immense progress has been made in renewing the roof and other projects but there is... Speeches in Parliament
Change. Win. Deliver. 4th October 2024 I attended the Robert Jenrick rally in Spalding today. He has my support in the race to become the leader of the Conservative party. I believe he is the best... Local News
We need a Marshall Plan for Europe 1st October 2024 This week I was at Strasbourg representing the House of Commons at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. I was advocating for a new Marshall Plan... Speeches
Welcoming in Gainsborough 15th September 2024 I attended the Multicultural Welcome Celebration at X Church in Gainsborough this weekend. There were a whole set of stalls with food from around the world... Local News
Sir Edward Slams Labour's Winter Fuel Cut 10th September 2024 There's a debate to be had over the social contract between older people like myself and younger people — particularly when it comes to housing. Labour promised... Speeches in Parliament
Father of the Chefs Retires 9th September 2024 Congratulations Terry on your retirement as Father of the Chefs! He has served for over fifty years in the kitchens and canteens of the House of Commons. Here... Westminster News
We have won: Scampton will not house migrants 5th September 2024 The Home Secretary has finally announced that Scampton will not be used to house migrants and that the Government will dispose of the site ‘as soon as is... Local News
Labour Waste Time While Scampton Waits 7th August 2024 I wrote to the Home Secretary on 10 July seeking clarity on the future of Scampton. I waited all this time for a non-reply from a civil servant. Labour promised... Local News
In the Chair 18th July 2024 It is deeply humbling that the voters of the Gainsborough constituency have again trusted me to represent them in Parliament. As I am the longest-serving MP, I... Westminster News