Sir Edward: Speak up for Syria's Christians and Alawites 10th March 2025 The whole world should be deeply troubled by the massacres that took place in Syria over the past weekend. I raised this in the House today when the Government... Speeches in Parliament
Lincolnshire is doing its bit for the planet 6th March 2025 When I climb the hill behind my home in the Lincolnshire Wolds, I can see, twenty miles away, a wonderful array of wind turbines in the North sea. We love it... Speeches in Parliament
Israelis and Palestinians all deserve Peace and Security 4th March 2025 I recently visited Israel and Palestine thanks to the charity Yachad. Today I organised a backbench debate on the mistreatment of Palestinians on the West Bank... Speeches in Parliament
Labour Should Be Honest About Care Costs 6th January 2025 The Health Secretary came to the House today to make a statement on Health and Adult Social Care reform. I questioned whether the Labour government have been... Speeches in Parliament
Don't release violent criminals into the community 10th December 2024 The Labour government are releasing criminals before their sentences are finished. I asked the Lord Chancellor if sufficient steps have been taken to make sure... Speeches in Parliament
Sir Edward: Make Planning Decisions Locally 9th December 2024 There is nothing more controversial than Governments seeking to bypass local democracy. I saw that with the desire of the last Government to bypass local... Speeches in Parliament
Sir Edward: Deport Illegal Migrants 2nd December 2024 There is no way to stop the flow of illegal migrants to this country unless we detain them immediately upon arrival and deport them as soon as possible. I agree... Speeches in Parliament
Remembering John Prescott 25th November 2024 I served in this place with John Prescott for many years, and I admired him from afar as being a true Labour man and a man of true grit. I am not sure that my... Speeches in Parliament
Promote Defence Industries at Scampton 18th November 2024 Now that the plans to house migrants at Scampton have been dropped, I am encouraging the Government to work alongside West Lindsey District Council to secure... Speeches in Parliament