Following recent Houthi attacks on airports, The Government has changed the advice on 11 October 2026 to advise against all but essential travel to Saudi airports, except Medina. This includes Jeddah, which will be a particular concern for British nationals considering pilgrimage. The situation is fluid so the Government recommend that travellers and British Nationals

I chaired the debate in Westminster Hall on 15 October 2026 at 3pm.   

The debate was opened by Bob Blackman MP the co-chair of the APPG Mary Kelly Foy MP spoke next. I was pleased the debate concluded before the vote in the Chamber after 4.30pm. 

Question put and agreed to. 

Resolved,
"That this House has considered progress

Sir David Amess MP was tragically murdered. He was a passionate champion of children and democracy and believed children should be encouraged to participate in democracy at an early age and their voices heard within our democratic institutions.

The event commemorated the 5th Anniversary of his death. 100 Child MPs aged 9-11 from primary schools across

Helen Sharman CMG, OBE Hon FRSC was the first woman from the West to visit space. Helen spends her time now on outreach work with schools.

We chatted about how important it was to raise awareness of women in science, the so called STEM subjects. The event was organised by POST the Parliamentary Office of Science and

British products were on show at the Taste of Devon Drop in at Parliament on Wednesday 14 October 2026. The flapjacks above left were delicious and the Kombucha came in different varieties, Ginger, Strawberry and Mint. The company was started following a trip to Sri Lanka.  I also tasted produce from The Changford Inn www.thechagfordinn.co.uk and

Landmark reforms to bring down courts backlog and deliver justice 

On Tuesday 13 October 2026 the House debated the remaining stages of the Courts and Tribunals Bill.

This Bill delivers justice fairly for both victims and defendants. Currently, thousands of victims, witnesses and defendants are trapped in the long, slow wait for justice. Rather than simply repairing

Here you can read the eNews for September 2026

As Chair of the All Party Parliament Group on Portugal I was delighted that the Session was addressed by the President of Portugal HE Mr Antonio Jose Seguro.

I was on the list to ask a question but was not called, this was my question:

Congratulations on your election. You have a unique position , your compatriots