The DWP claims to ‘invest in skills, yet they’ve recently cut nearly a third of the apprenticeships they offer, while at the same time increasing the number of work visas they offer to foreign nationals.
So in his role on the Work and Pensions Committee, Peter asked them what they are doing to deli
Earlier this week, in his capacity as a member of the Work & Pensions Select Committee, Peter took part in the pre-appointment hearing for the new Chair of The Pensions Regulator (TPR).
Pensions adequacy is one of the most important long term policy areas facing the country; it is essential tha
Last night in Parliament, Peter voted against Labour’s shocking plan to scrap jury trials for certain offences.Jury trials have been a cornerstone of British society for centuries, preventing miscarriages of justice and safeguarding against tyrannical state overreach. But with jury trails scrap
Energy prices have risen by nearly £200 for average households since Labour came to office, with Peter arguing that his constituents are paying far too much.
Doing the right thing will be the overarching theme of my work next year.This will entail making sure those who make the right life choices are not penalised by the Government.Whether that’s letting people save more of the money they earn for later life, and more freedoms to stand on their own two f
On Tuesday 16th December Peter challenged the Justice Secretary on the Government's plans to scrap trial by jury for certain offences.Speaking in the Chamber Peter askedThe Justice Secretary may have complete faith in the supposed impartiality of the Judiciary, I however, do not.We have seen a pleth
I take no pleasure in saying it, but the United Kingdom is stuck.We have weak growth, stubborn inflation and declining competitiveness simply because we have allowed the regulatory alliance of the government, quangos and NGOs to become too large and too intrusive.
Today, Peter asked the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions why the Government chose to prioritise yet more welfare spending by increasing taxes on hard-working families, who get up early and pay their dues.Peter believes that people who work hard should be rewarded and not punished for the
