IN THE COMMONS in November   The Transport Secretary launched the review of the airports national policy statement , covering just the third runway at Heathrow .   I challenged her  on the implications of the expansion on the UK’s legal climate commitments, on the need for rail access into the airport from the south, and on the cost increases to airlines and thus passengers.  She partially addressed one of those issues in her response to me     At Cabinet Office Questions I r

Conference Season . I was in the hall for the Prime Minister's speech, to hear his positive vision for our country - one that is tolerant and open, determined to get back on its feet after almost 15 years of public sector cuts and economic mismanagement. He reminded us of the work the Government has started only just over a year of being back in office; tackling family poverty, standing up to racism, investing in our children’s future and improving the rights of working peopl

IN THE COMMONS in July:   In the Chamber I asked the Government Minister to condemn Israel’s plans, illegal under international law, to...

In July One year of a Labour Government,   and in the last month alone we have seen a slew of announcements from Ministers demonstrating...

In May It’s been 10 fantastic years May 7th marked 10 years since I was first elected as Brentford & Isleworth’s Labour MP - definitely...

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