I have been contacted by constituents about the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill and unaccompanied child refugees. We must meet our obligations under the Dublin regulation to reunite refugees with family members in the UK and Brexit must not lead to a loss of rights for refugees. I supported Lord Dubs’ amendment to the…

World Refugee Day takes place on 20th June. The UK has a proud history of helping people fleeing violence and persecution. World Refugee Day provides an opportunity to remember our moral and legal obligations to vulnerable people seeking asylum and to commemorate the strength, courage and perseverance of millions of refugees…

I was contacted by a number of constituents about the Windrush scandal. The Windrush generation were invited here as British citizens to help rebuild the UK after the Second World War. This is their home and they have contributed hugely to our country.  Under the Immigration Act 1971, all Commonwealth…

Many constituents have contacted me about environmental protections and the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill. I agree that leaving the EU must not lead to any watering down of existing standards on the environment and I share the concerns that the EU Withdrawal Bill does not fully provide for the transfer of…