Today, Peter met a representative from Canada Goose this morning to discuss the importance of continued free trade between countries like Canada and the UK.In a fast moving world it's important, now more than ever, that we maintain and extend growth opportunities with our closest allies.
Indoor play centres help support children’s physical, mental and social wellbeing.However, thanks to the Chancellor’s increase to Employer National Insurance Contributions and changes to Business Rates many centres have been forced to raise costs, or even close.That’s why Peter joined the Associatio
The Club and Institute Union (CIU) is a voluntary association of private members’ clubs in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the oldest of its kind. Clubs provide a positive social space for people come together and have long been part of the fabric of British society. That’s why Pet
At a recent Work and Pensions Committee session Peter pressed the Pensions Minister, Torsten Bell, over the government’s Inheritance Tax hike on private pensions.Peter believes that those who work hard should be able to pass down their savings, if they choose to do so, free from government interfere
During Wednesday’s Work and Pensions Committee, Peter questioned the Pensions Minister, Torsten Bell on the Government's plans for mandating pension fund investments.Peter also raised the plight of a constituent, from a modest background, who had worked hard and saved money, only to face an inherita
Earlier today, Peter met business leaders, banking experts and others to discuss support for businesses across the country.Peter first gave a speech calling for a roll-back of the bureaucratic and high-tax barriers that prevent business from creating wealth and opportunity.He then spoke with industr
Nearly a million 16–24-year-olds are not in education, employment or training, and this figure continues to rise, which is why access to paid work is more important than ever.
Today, Peter attended the re-launch of the Conservative Disability Group last night, which aims strengthen the link between Parliament and the disabled communityThey also discussed the need to shape policies that promote independence and opportunity, while ensuring support is readily available for t
After 18 months of job destroying policies, Labour’s record speaks for itself:Unemployment up... ... Almost a million young people not in education, employment or training……and business confidence is flatlining.Only the Conservatives have a plan to get Britain working again.
