Bosnia and the Balkans - Richard raises concerns about growing tensions Friday, 12 November, 2021 Richard has raised concerns in Parliament about the tensions rising in the Balkans. Since the UK intervened with our allies to stop the genocide in the mid-1990s, there has been an uneasy truce between the three sides in the conflict as they've shared power under the Dayton Agreement. Recently the leader of the Serb group, has been threatening to pull out of the agreement by establishing a... Speeches in Parliament
Armistice Day & Howden-Le-Wear Primary School 11th November 2021 At 1100 on the 11th November 2021, Richard visited the war memorial in Howden-Le-Wear with children from Howden-Le-Wear Primary school for the two minutes... Local News
Cracking down on Drugs in Prisons - Richard Holden MP questions the Justice Secretary 10th November 2021 Richard Holden MP won the ballot for Justice Questions this week and pressed an issue he has been working on since he was elected - cutting drugs in Prisons. It... Local NewsWestminster News
Remembrance Cross planted by Richard Holden MP in Westminster on behalf of North West Durham 9th November 2021 Richard Holden MP planted a Remembrance Cross today in a tribute to all those brave men and women who fought and died in the service of our country during both... Local NewsWestminster News
Richard Holden MP meets local Scouts and leaders 8th November 2021 Richard met representatives from some of the scouts and beavers from Derwentside District as well as the adult leaders and helpers to thank them for all they do... Local News
Richard Holden MP catches up with Vera Parnaby (aka Mrs Poppy) at Medomsley Road 7th November 2021 Vera Parnaby aka ‘Mrs Poppy’ popped into Richard Holden MP's Office on Medomsley Road, Consett. Vera has been collecting for the Royal British Legion for 70... Local News
Richard Holden MP meets speaks to Durham University Conservative Society about Free Speech 6th November 2021 Richard Holden MP visited Durham University Conservative Association to speak to students. Richard spoke in a wider-ranging speech about the future of the... Local News
Richard Holden MP visits Shotley Bridge Primary School during Parliament Week 5th November 2021 This week, schools across the country are taking part in Parliament Week. Richard Holden MP was invited to visit to Shotley Bridge Primary School as part of... Local News
Richard Holden MP secures meeting with Schools Minister about Witton-Le-Wear Primary School 4th November 2021 Earlier in the year Richard was contacted by Governors at Witton-le-Wear Primary School who are concerned that the current buildings, while well maintained and... Local NewsSpeeches in Parliament
Richard Holden MP joins the Royal British Legion’s Parliamentary "Poppy Ride" 3rd November 2021 Richard Holden MP joined dozens of fellow MPs in cycling to support the Royal British Legion in their hundredth year of their creation. Members of Parliament... Local NewsWestminster News
