Laura discusses Crossrail and local transport in the House of Commons Thursday, 19 May, 2022 During a debate on transport in the House of Commons on 19 May, Laura celebrated the upcoming opening of the Elizabeth Line (Crossrail), which will shorten journey times from Newbury station to Canary Wharf to an hour, and she also raised her frustrations with GWR's May timetable which has reduced the number of direct services west of Newbury. She has spoke about her campaign for a direct bus... Speeches in Parliament
Laura gains assurances that Government will act on fire and rehire 29th March 2022 During today's Questions to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS), Laura asked the Minister for Small Business, Consumers and... Westminster News
Laura asks the Maritime Minister about P&O ferries national minimum wage obligations 29th March 2022 On Monday 28 March, the Maritime Minister, Robert Courts MP, came to the House of Commons to answer questions about the conduct of P&O Ferries’ chief executive... Westminster News
Laura addresses the conduct of P&O ferries in speech to Parliament 21st March 2022 On Monday 21 March Parliament debated P&O Ferries appalling decision to sack 800 of its employees without consultation or notice the previous week. This was... Westminster News
Laura's question at PMQs on the International Criminal Court 16th March 2022 PMQs was this week answered by the Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary, Dominic Raab, whilst the Prime Minister was in the Middle East. Westminster News
Laura asks Levelling Up Secretary about the new refugee scheme "Homes for Ukraine" 14th March 2022 I have been overwhelmed by the generosity of constituents in West Berkshire who have written to me with offers of accommodation for Ukrainians fleeing the... Local News
Laura Farris MP interviews 3 talented women from West Berkshire for International Women's Day 8th March 2022 This International Women’s Day I wanted to use my platform as an MP to celebrate the work of inspirational women in West Berkshire. All three women have... Local News
Laura Farris MP announces winners of the Short Story Competition 3rd March 2022 Laura Farris has announced the winners of the Short Story Competition to celebrate World Book Day. The winner for Years 1, 2 & 3 is Cameron from Parsons Down... Local News
Laura Farris MP shares information on how to donate to support Ukraine 3rd March 2022 People in West Berkshire and across the country have been overwhelmingly generous in the items they have made available to the people of Ukraine. However, in... Articles
Newbury MP leads debate in Parliament on Special Educational Needs and Children’s Mental Health Services 9th February 2022 Laura Farris, MP for Newbury, led a debate on children and young people’s mental health on Wednesday 9 February where she called for greater accountability and... Speeches in Parliament
