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The quiet revolution of the Down Syndrome Act

As well as putting provisions in place to deal with long-term care, the #DownSyndromeAct creates two huge precedents: 1. It ensures the guidance created must be laid before Parliament, allowing for proper scrutiny. 2. It begins the de-anonymisation of the Civil Service. #OMF

Putin, not Russia

The atrocities being rained down on #Ukraine are a choice. For Putin, his co-conspirators and the Russian military, there is no way back. That is different from #Russia the nation and the Russian people who have themselves suffered the effects of Putin’s narcissism. #OMF

The Electricity and Gas Transmission (Compensation) Bill

Today I presented the Electricity and Gas Transmission (Compensation) Bill in the House of Commons. The Bill aims to establish an independent mechanism for people to be able to appeal to get fair compensation for disruptions caused to their property by the National Grid UK.

Presentation of the Electricity and Gas Transmission (Compensation) Bill

Today I presented the Electricity and Gas Transmission (Compensation) Bill in the House of Commons. The Bill aims to establish an independent mechanism for people to be able to appeal to get fair compensation for disruptions caused to their property by the National Grid UK.

40th Anniversary of the liberation of the Falkland Islands

Today is the 40th anniversary of the liberation of the Falklands Islands. Currently self-governing with Islanders proud to be a member of the UK, none of it would have been possible had it not been for the brave sacrifices of those involved and political leadership of Margaret Thatcher.