Statement to the House about Coronavirus 17th March 2020 Addressing the House on measures taken to support those affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19) and taking questions Speeches in Parliament
Delivering the Budget Statement 2020 12th March 2020 I delivered my first Budget to a packed House of Commons. I announced a raft of measures to support people and businesses while the country meets the challenge... Speeches in Parliament
An extra £1bn in spending power for local councils 27th March 2019 In a Westminster Hall debate, I outline the additional £1bn local government will have to spend on services over the next year. Speeches in Parliament
Backing calls for a prompt and thorough inquiry into child sexual exploitation 6th February 2019 I set out the Government's actions to protect today's children and future generations of young people from sexual exploitation. The Westminster Hall debate... Speeches in Parliament
Boosting councils' spending power 5th February 2019 Concluding the debate on the Local Government Finance Settlement - which sets out local councils' spending powers for 2019/20. Speeches in Parliament
Fielding questions as local government minister 29th January 2019 I answer questions from backbench MP on local government finance, the Changing Places campaign and progress of the Parking (Code of Practice) Bill. Speeches in Parliament
Rishi Sunak outlines a brighter future for local government 16th January 2019 As the Minister for Local Government, I defend government's record on sustaining important council services and say the future is looking brighter as their... Speeches in Parliament
Curbing rogue private parking operators 3rd December 2018 The Parking (Code of Practice) Bill, which cracks down on rogue private parking operators, reaches an important stage in its Parliamentary journey. As Minister... Speeches in Parliament
Defending the Government's record on local government funding - House of Commons 31st October 2018 I respond in an adjournment debate called by Dan Jarvis (Labour, Barnsley) about local government funding. Speeches in Parliament
