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
Why we're ending Automatic Early Release for violent & sexual offenders 1st October 2019 The worst offenders should serve most of their sentence in prison. They should not be released after serving just half of their sentence automatically. National News
We’re signing the Armed Forces Covenant 1st October 2019 Veterans risked their lives for our country to keep us safe and protect the values we hold so dear. The Conservative Party stands behind our Armed Forces. National News
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National News
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News