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
Westminster Dog of the Year 26th October 2012 The canine companions of two Yorkshire MPs were among the four-legged friends fighting to win the paw-litical event of the year. Boris, owned by Elmet and... Local News
Move Pervert Jimmy Savile's Grave 16th October 2012 A TORY MP last night called for TV pervert Jimmy Savile’s body to be moved to an unmarked grave. Alec Shelbrooke, MP for Elmet and Rothwell, West Yorks, also... Local News
Halt rush to force student targets on collages, say MP's 20th September 2012 In a letter to The Daily Telegraph, 30 Conservatives warn that pressure on tutors to recruit more undergraduates from poor backgrounds “undermines our... Local News
Barclays to be investigated over claim they misused loan scheme 20th September 2012 Capital for Enterprise, a fund management team owned by the business department, is looking into the £200,000 loan made in 2006 to a company controlled by Leeds... Local News
Barclays accused of misusing Taxpayer-backed small business lending scheme 4th September 2012 Barclays Bank has been accused of using a taxpayer-backed scheme – designed to get finance to budding entrepreneurs – to provide a safety net for its risky... Local News
Writing on the wall for Tesco protest-Wetherby MP Alec Shelbrooke has also thrown his weight behind the Tesco protest 28th August 2012 MORE than 1,200 signatures have been gathered on a ‘pledge wall’ in Boston Spa objecting to proposals for a Tesco supermarket to be opened in the village. The... Local News
Search for Wetherby digital hero by MP 27th August 2012 Wetherby MP Alec Shelbrooke is calling for Wetherby community groups to enter a prestigious competition which helps recognise people who use technology to... 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
