Campaign Responses

Jagtar Singh Johal

Thank you for contacting me about Jagtar Singh Johal, for whom I share your concern. I would like to assure you that Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) staff have been working hard to provide consular assistance to Mr Johal and his family, and that representatio

Kept Animals Bill

Thank you for contacting me about the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill.  The UK has long led the way on animal welfare.

Unrest in Jerusalem

Thank you for contacting me about the situation in Jerusalem. My ministerial colleagues and I are committed to defending freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all, and to promoting respect between different religious and non-religious communities.

Northern Ireland Protocol

The Government will always work in the best interests of Northern Ireland. That means working towards a balanced arrangement in Northern Ireland which supports the Belfast Good Friday Agreement in all its dimensions.

Dementia Medicines

An estimated 1 million people will be living with dementia by 2025, so research is crucial to understanding the condition and improving outcomes for those affected.

Pandemic Preparedness Treaty

The COVID-19 pandemic has been one of the greatest challenges to the established international order since the Second World War; a global threat that has required global solutions borne out of global cooperation.

Channel 4

I would like to reassure you of the Government's commitment to the success and sustainability of the UK’s public broadcasting system, of which Channel 4 is an integral part.

Support for Road Hauliers

I fully recognise that this is a challenging time for road hauliers. I am appreciative of the role that road hauliers have played in the national effort to combat Covid-19.

Cost of Living

I understand anxiety over rising prices and inflation. I want to assure you that the Government will continue to listen and to ensure that the policies in place do help those who need it most.

Green New Deal

I note that the green new deal campaign seeks to expand the public sector to create unionised green jobs in sectors including green tech, manufacturing, care, education, climate adaptation, transport and housing.