Bosnia and the Balkans - Richard raises concerns about growing tensions 12th 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... Speeches in Parliament
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
Crook & Weardale Railway - Darlington to the Durham Dales debate in Parliament led by Richard Holden MP 2nd November 2021 On Monday evening, Richard Holden MP secured a debate in Parliament on the Weardale Railway. He had done so in advance of and without knowledge of the fact the... Local NewsSpeeches in Parliament
Richard Holden MP asks Education Secretary to cut bureaucracy in the tutoring programme 1st November 2021 Following a recent meeting with local Head Teachers from North West Durham schools, Richard Holden MP questioned the amount of bureaucracy involved in schools... Local NewsSpeeches in Parliament
Richard Holden MP speaks up on Animal Welfare in Parliament 31st October 2021 This week Richard Holden spoke on the Animals (Penalty Notices) Bill, which introduces new powers to ensure that police are able to issue on the spot fines for... Local NewsSpeeches in Parliament
Richard Holden MP Backs the Nationality and Borders Bill 21st July 2021 With deadly Channel crossings daily, Parliament sat late for the second reading of the Nationality and Borders Bill, which passed. Richard Holden, MP, for North... Speeches in Parliament
Richard Holden MP pushes to end Virginity testing 20th July 2021 Richard Holden MP today asked the Home Office Minister for Women, Victoria Atkins MP, to consider his amendments NC1 and NC2 to end virginity testing and... Speeches in Parliament
Bids are in, the County of Culture gathers pace 20th July 2021 The deadline for submissions of interest for the City of Culture award closed yesterday. County Durham is one of those being considered, following the campaign... Local NewsSpeeches in Parliament
Richard Holden MP thanks those who have campaigned to end virginity testing 15th July 2021 Richard Holden MP today addressed the Rt Hon. Jacob Rees-Mogg MP, Leader of the House of Commons, to thank the organisations which have worked to put an end to... Speeches in Parliament