NATO: The Year Ahead Monday, 18 November, 2024 With a change in leadership in the United States, Russia’s ongoing illegal invasion of Ukraine and the growing conflict in the Middle East, the NATO Parliamentary Assembly continues to provide the democratic underpinning of the wider NATO alliance. Whilst in government, I had the honour to lead the UK’s delegation to the NATO assembly but, following the outcome of the UK general election, that... Opinions
Referendum on membership of the European Union 27th June 2016 Statement by Alec Shelbrooke MP, Saturday 25th June 2016. As Elmet & Rothwell’s Member of Parliament I was re-elected in May 2015 on a manifesto pledging to... Local News
A Tribute to Jo Cox MP- Member of Parliament for Batley & Spen 17th June 2016 Alec Shelbrooke MP, Friday 17th June 2016. Behind the discord of Westminster politics many good working relationships exist between Members of Parliament... Local News
Prime Minister visits Allerton Bywater 13th June 2016 Alec was delighted to welcome the Prime Minister, David Cameron, to Brigshaw High School in Allerton Bywater on Thursday 9th June. This was the Prime Minister’s... Local News
Talking jobs growth at Moores Furniture Group 6th June 2016 Alec visited Moores Furniture Group this week as part of a jobs tour to promote his six-point plan for Elmet & Rothwell. At the General Election in May 2015... Local News
Alec selected for Private Members' Bill 31st May 2016 Alec has been successful in the ballot to introduce a Private Members’ Bill in this session of Parliament. On the second sitting Thursday of a new Parliamentary... Local News
Massive upgrades for rail passengers 23rd May 2016 Alec has welcomed news that the final order for no fewer than four fleets of brand new trains to serve lines running through Elmet & Rothwell has been confirmed... Local News
Alec presents Garforth Clinic petition to Parliament 4th May 2016 At the end of business in the House of Commons on Tuesday 3rd May – around 10:30pm – Alec presented to Parliament a petition against the closure of Garforth... Local News
Alec goes on the beat with the Police 28th April 2016 On Friday 22nd April Alec spent the night out on the beat with West Yorkshire Police officers to see what they have to deal with on the front line. Alec said:... Local News
Alec takes a stand on Garforth Clinic 4th April 2016 On Saturday 16th April, Alec attended a packed meeting of concerned local residents who had turned out to express their anger over a decision by the independent... Local News
This Government’s response to coronavirus so far 16th March 2020 Coronavirus is the worst public health crisis for a generation. Here is how this Government is tackling it. National News
How our 2020 Budget delivers for Small Businesses 13th March 2020 This Budget delivers on our promises to support British businesses, fulfils promises made in our manifesto, and gets things done. National News
Everything you need to know about the 2020 Budget 11th March 2020 Our budget delivers for the British people, levelling up our economy and delivering on our manifesto pledges. Here’s what you need to know about the 2020 budget... National News
Everything you need to know about the 2020 Budget 11th March 2020 Our budget delivers for the British people, levelling up our economy and delivering on our manifesto pledges. Here’s what you need to know about the 2020 budget... National News
Meet Amanda Milling, our new Co-Chairman 24th February 2020 I’m Amanda Milling – MP for Cannock Chase and the new Co-Chairman of the Conservative Party. My job is to help to deliver on the people’s priorities. National News
Employment hits record high 18th February 2020 New jobs figures today show that employment is at a record high – with more people in work than ever before –and unemployment is at its lowest since 1974. National News
