Andrew Bridgen MP

In Parliament

Andrew’s speeches, debate interventions and questions in the House of Commons.

In Parliament
Andrew Bridgen seeks assurance that the UK will take back control of our fishing waters

Andrew Bridgen seeks assurance that the UK will take back control of who fishes in our waters and deliver a better deal for fishermen across the UK.
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Andrew Bridgen condemns HS2 decision

Andrew Bridgen condemns HS2 as “unloved and unwanted” and “grossly mismanaged” and asks the Prime Minister if going ahead sets a low bar for the delivery of infrastructure projects on time and on budget. 
Andrew Bridgen welcomes consultation on decriminalisation of non-payment of the TV licence

Andrew Bridgen welcomes the Government consultation on the decriminalisation of non-payment of the TV licence, something he has long campaigned for.
Andrew Bridgen calls for perpetrators of littering and fly-tipping to undertake litter picking

Andrew Bridgen calls for perpetrators of littering and fly-tipping to be required to undertake supervised litter picking in their local community.
Andrew Bridgen seeks assurance on scrutiny of trade deals

Andrew Bridgen received reassurance that all trade agreements will be fully scrutinised by Parliament.
Andrew Bridgen cautions using Huawei 5G technology if it risks our position within the Five Eyes

Following the Government statement on Huawei’s involvement in the UK’s 5G network, Andrew Bridgen cautions that if by using Huawei technology our position within the Five Eyes is at risk, it is too high a price to pay.
Andrew Bridgen welcomes tax changes to make basic rate taxpayers better off

Andrew Bridgen welcomes increases in personal allowance since 2015 that have taken a further 1.74 million people out of income tax altogether. 
Andrew Bridgen highlights failures to enforce national living wage

Andrew Bridgen secures Ministerial meeting to discuss failures in enforcing the national living wage in the clothing industry in Leicester.
Queen’s Speech Debate: Andrew Bridgen calls for infrastructure investment in East Midlands

Speaking in the debate on the Queen’s Speech, Andrew Bridgen highlights the economic growth in NW Leicestershire and calls for more infrastructure investment in the region such as the A1, A5 and reopening the Ivanhoe line for passengers and for transport decisions to be made locally with a new Mayor for Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire.