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UK and EU defence collaboration after Brexit

Today I asked the Prime Minister to confirm that if we were to Brexit without a deal, there would be no adverse effect on defence collaboration with our European allies in procurement, manufacturing and general operations. The Prime Minister confirmed this.

More competition for broadband needed!

Today at Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport questions, I asked how we could increase competition for Broadband when a number of my constituents are stuck with one provider.   Minster Matt Warman responded that the Government's key aspiration is to develop a greater level of comp

On delivering Brexit and proroguing Parliament - October 2019

Usually I write my columns on the basis of a local issue, or how a national issue connects to our local community, but this month I want to address the critical national issue of leaving the European Union. Many are tired of hearing it, indeed I’m tired of saying it, but the referendum result must

Surgery: Bradley Stoke

This afternoon, I held one of my regular surgeries, this week at the Constituency Office in Bradley Stoke. If I can help with anything, call 01454 617783 or email jack.lopresti.mp@parliament.uk to make an appointment. You can also drop into my of

Police Patrol

Thank you to the Avon and Somerset Police in Patchway for taking me on one of their patrols in our area. It was very interesting and highlighted the great work the Police do in our area to keep us and our streets safe.

Brexit - just need to get on with it!

During a debate on Principles of Democracy, I asked Owen Paterson MP if he shares with me the frustration and anger that I hear every day in my constituency. We asked voters for their opinion, and they gave it to us. He agreed and said that we just need to get on with it.

Question to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office about Iran

Yesterday I asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what the UK's position would be if the US were forced into military action as a result of further Iranian acts of war. Dominic Raab MP replied we would work with all nations to find a non-military solution and provide ai

The Mall at Cribbs Causeway

Good to visit The Mall at Cribbs Causeway today to meet the management team again, to hear more about the current retail climate, and their great plans for the future; especially as they look towards Christmas.

Gipsy Patch Lane Stakeholder Liaison Group Meeting

Attended the Gipsy Patch Lane Stakeholder Liaison Group this morning at Little Stoke Community Hall, for an update on progress on this essential transport project. Interesting to hear the contractor, Alun Griffiths, commitment to deliver their side of this huge project on time.