2021 April 22

On Thursday 22 April 2021 the Defence Secretary, made a statement on the special committee review into the historical actions of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. On behalf of the Government, the Secretary of State issued a formal apology for Britain’s failure to properly commemorate tens of thousands of black and Asian soldiers who died serving our country in World War One. You can read the full statement below: 

During Business Questions on Thursday 22 April 2021, I highlighted the marginalisation of Parliament during Covid-19 and called on the Government to publish Ministers’ financial interests in light of the Greensill scandal. You can read my speech below: