Campaign Responses

As a member of the Conservative Environment Network, a caucus of Conservative politicians with an interest in our environment, I share your concerns about climate change and the effects it is having on our world.

I recognise how valuable our pubs are to the many people who enjoy them. Not only are they important parts of local economies, but they also bring people together and are often the very lifeblood of our communities.

As an animal lover myself, I can assure you that I take this issue extremely seriously. 

The UK Government has led the world in terms of protecting biodiversity - at home in the UK and around the world. The loss of biodiversity is a global problem that calls for global solutions.  

The Government is committed to supporting the parents of deaf children and children with hearing loss to learn British Sign Language (BSL) and other forms of non-verbal communication.  Funding is available through the Adult Education Budget (AEB) for qualifications in, or focussing on, BSL up to

The UK has agreed not to support the issuing of any exploitation licences for deep-sea mining projects unless or until there is sufficient evidence about the potential impact on deep-sea ecosystems.

I am confident that the Renters (Reform) Bill will help to create a fairer rental market in England. The legislation will see tenants protected from revenge evictions and rogue landlords, and landlords given greater powers to evict anti-social tenants. 

Amendment 48 of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill (REUL Bill) would have required that, before making changes to environmental or food legislation, the Government undertake consultations with a range of external bodies.

The Covid-19 pandemic has been one of the greatest challenges to the established international order since the Second World War and international collaboration throughout the pandemic, and since, has been particularly significant.

I am pleased that the Government has provided, and continues to provide, significant support to pubs and the wider hospitality sector. However, following a number of recent visits and meetings with restaurant and pub owners, I fully recognise the challenges they continue to face.

I do appreciate the pressures that many are feeling on their finances as a result of the rising cost of living and have been working with Citizens Advice and other local groups to share information about the package of support made available by the Government, and to ensure that the measures take

I share the concerns raised about fake reviews and appreciate how they can cause serious harm to businesses and livelihoods.