Parliament

Richard Holden asks the Defence Minister about North East jobs in the defence manufacturing sector.

The defence sector employs many people in North West Durham and across the North East as a whole. 

Spring Statement from Rishi Sunak offers the biggest ever reduction in Fuel Duty, National Insurance, and Income Tax Cuts coming down the line.

Richard Holden MP's statement follows:

A weekly update about what Richard Holden has been up to in North West Durham, Parliament and abroad:

1) Oversaw the expulsion of Russia from the Council of Europe.

2) Meeting with the head of the CBI to talk about North West Durham businesses.

Richard Holden MP Backs Cultural and Sporting Sanctions on Aggressors Russia.

Richard Holden MP Welcomes New Free Trade Agreement with New Zealand.

Richard Holden MP Driving the Case for Sanctions on Russia.

Richard said: "It’s vital that the whole of the democratic world is united in pressing for sanctions. We have to move in lock-step: , , , , NATO, with other allies to ensure that Article 5 remains rock solid.

Richard Holden MP Slams Russia Over The Invasion Of Ukraine and Backs Prime Minister.

Richard said: "Today’s invasion by Russia of Ukraine is a catastrophe for our continent and the world.

Richard Holden MP Quizzes the Prime Minister in Parliament Following the Update on Sue Gray Report

Richard Holden MP joined the Prime Minister in welcoming back the Soldiers of Operation Pitting to Parliament on 25 November - whose mission it was to ensure the successful evacuation of U.K. nationals & those who had helped U.K. forces from Afghanistan.

Richard Holden MP supports the newly passed Harper’s Law, which ensures a mandatory Life Sentence is given to those who kill an emergency worker when on duty. Today, on the 24 November, he met Lissie Harper, PC Andrew Harper's wife.