My Views

This is a dark day for Ukraine, Europe and the whole world. The UK stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and will work with our allies in Europe, the US and around the world to support Ukraine against this abhorrent invasion by Russia.

Thank you for your e-mail about the Sue Gray Update Report into parties in Downing Street.

In light of recent reports about Downing Street gatherings in 2020, I would like to outline my position. I have to say that I am appalled and shocked at the reports of further gatherings in May last year that are now coming to light this week.

I was shocked and upset to see the footage of Downing Street staff making light of lockdown measures. It is vital, if we are to maintain public trust, that Government employees, politicians and officials follow the same rules as the rest of the country.

Thank you for contacting me about Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and other British nationals unjustly trapped in Iran. My thoughts are with Nazanin and her family. Like you, I want to see her and indeed all other dual nationals detained, released immediately.

Thank you for your e-mail regarding my recent vote on the House of Commons Committee on Standards and the case of Owen Paterson MP. I understand your strength of feeling on this issue and I will outline the reasoning for my vote below. 

Sir David Amess MP was a lovely man who worked so hard to represent his constituents' best interests in his stalwart 38 years as an MP, which have now been tragically cut short in awful circumstances. My thoughts and prayers are very much with his family, friends and staff at this dreadful time.

Dr Neil Hudson MP’s Statement on the Crisis in the Pig Farming Sector

Thank you for contacting me on the subject of the national insurance rise to pay for Social Care.

I welcome that the Government has called in this application for review. I had previously signalled my support for the project with my fellow Conservative Cumbrian MPs. However, on reflection I now believe that the project should not go ahead.

Given my professional background as a veterinary surgeon you will appreciate that this is an issue close to my heart so I very much appreciate your concerns. I will never turn my back on animals and their welfare. Pet theft is a hideous and distressing crime and must be stamped out urgently.

Thank you for contacting me about our upland areas. 

I would like to assure you that I am committed to protecting our uplands, the wildlife that thrives there, and the people who live there too.