Campaign Responses

I receive a lot of standard emails which are pre-scripted by campaign websites and organisations. I do collect, read and consider these emails but, given the volume, I do not always reply to them individually. I do, however, post my response to the issue raised here.

Where it is of a wider public interest, I will also raise with the relevant Minister and update this page accordingly once I have their response.

My responses:

Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill

The right to strike is engrained through Article 11 of the European Convention of Human Rights, and minimum service levels – which the Government is proposing – are also recognised by the International Labour Organisation (a UN agency) as a provision that can be necessary to maintain public servi

Teachers of the deaf

It is vital that young people with disabilities can access the services they need for a good education.

Wildlife Trust - Defend Nature Campaign

The environmental protections that we currently have in this country are embedded in law, through our Environment Act 2021. This sets out a world-leading programme for nature recovery backed up by plans for a legally-binding target that will halt nature’s decline by 2030.  We have made equivalent

Cat Theft

As a fellow cat owner, I fully recognise the emotional impact of having a pet stolen, on both the owner and the animal.

Right to Roam Act

I would like to assure you that the Government is committed to promoting recreation in the countryside and I understand the benefits outdoor activities can produce both physically and mentally.

Retained EU Law Bill

In January 2022, the Government announced plans to bring forward a Bill to create a more innovative regulatory regime that would not have been possible were the UK still a member of the European Union.

Open Doors World Watch List 2023

The Government is committed to defending freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all, and to promoting respect between different religious and non-religious communities. Indeed, promoting the right to FoRB is one of the UK's longstanding human rights priorities.

#ReviveTheNHS Campaign

Firstly, I would like to thank all NHS workers, including those in West Berkshire, for their service in immensely challenging circumstances and am extremely grateful for their dedication in very difficult circumstances over the last three years.

Action Plan for Animal Welfare

I take the welfare of all animals extremely seriously and I am committed to strengthening and supporting long-term conservation of animals both internationally and at home.