In Parliament

Following the Court of Appeal judgment to quash the convictions of 39 postmasters, Andrew Bridgen calls for a full public inquiry and independent compensation panel for victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal.

Andrew Bridgen calls for fairer funding for local government and urges the Government to consider the Leicestershire fairer funding model detailed in the County Council’s report entitled, “Putting right the years of wrong”.

At Prime Minister’s Questions, Andrew Bridgen calls on Prime Minister to ensure fairer funding for Leicestershire County Council which for the last three years has been the most productive county authority in the country, despite also being the lowest funded.

Andrew Bridgen calls for gambling review to include review of the Gambling Commission itself.

Andrew Bridgen urges the Government to ensure that the review will be able to hold to account and hold responsible those who allowed this gross miscarriage of justice to occur.

Andrew Bridgen commends efforts by Government and the people of Leicester to supress the virus in the city, but questions the level of support and co-operation received from the Leicester Mayor and city council.

Andrew Bridgen questions Government on support for people who have fallen into problem debt.

Andrew Bridgen raises concerns that there is evidence that non-disclosure agreements are being used to avoid criminal prosecution and calls for a debate on the issue.

Andrew Bridgen questions the Government on preparations for a UK-Australia free trade agreement.