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
Better patient access to medical technology 16th January 2014 Whilst dropping in to visit his constituent, Mrs Rose – who recently had heart surgery – Alec toured the cardiology unit at the LGI and pledged his commitment... Local News
Improving Dementia Care Services 7th January 2014 Improving Dementia Care Services Alec secured an Adjournment debate in the House of Commons on Tuesday 7th January calling for the improvement of Dementia care... Local News
Joining Scholes residents to fight housing scheme 7th January 2014 Scholes residents who strongly oppose plans by Leeds developer GMI to build hundreds of new homes in the village have welcomed support from Elmet MP Alec... Local News
Alec to wear a onesie to raise £5,000 for Martin House 15th December 2013 Alec caused a stir in Westminster this week as he vowed to wear a onesie to work in his bid to raise £5,000 for local children’s hospice, Martin House. Alec’s... Local News
Record high employment 31st October 2013 Alec welcomed recent news that unemployment in Elmet & Rothwell is falling month on month. In November 2013, unemployment fell to just 1.9% with more people in... Local News
Immigration causing housing pressures 31st October 2013 Alec raised concerns over local housing pressures in the House of Commons in October. Blaming housing pressures on “unfettered immigration” over the past decade... Local News
Success for Alec's campaign against parking charges at Garforth station 30th October 2013 Success for Alec’s campaign against parking charges at Garforth train station Finding a car parking space at Garforth train station is a daily difficultly for... Local News
No HS2 in Woodlesford and Garforth 8th September 2013 Alec recognises the benefits in jobs and growth that HS2 will bring to Leeds, Yorkshire and the North of England but has been clear that he will not support the... Local News
Syria: abhorrent chemical attacks 8th September 2013 The situation in Syria is deeply disturbing. I doubt anyone can view the abhorrent chemical attacks on innocent children and civilians without wishing to... Local News
How a Conservative immigration policy attracts the best and brightest 11th September 2019 The Prime Minister has announced plans to help the best and brightest international students start careers in the UK.We’re changing our immigration rules – so... National News
How we're funding our vital public services 4th September 2019 Labour left behind a bankrupt Britain. But we came together as a country to fix it. And thanks to the hard work of the British people, we can now turn the page... National News
We’re giving a £14 billion cash boost to schools across the UK 1st September 2019 The Prime Minister has announced that we are investing an extra £14 billion in schools. National News
We’re injecting £1.8 billion more into our hospitals 5th August 2019 As part the Conservatives’ healthcare policy commitment to strengthening our NHS, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a £1.8 billion cash injection to... National News
People in Brecon and Radnorshire voted for the Brexit Party. Now Brecon’s got a remain MP 2nd August 2019 Only the Conservatives or the Lib Dems could have won in Brecon & Radnorshire. And the majority of people voted for parties who want to leave the EU. But now... National News
How We’re Investing in Young Peoples’ Mental Health 17th July 2019 With half of all lifetime cases of mental health disorders beginning by the age of 14, bridging the gap between education and NHS services is vital to improve... National News
