Andrew Bridgen MP

In Parliament

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

In Parliament
Andrew Bridgen raises concerns at the increase in number of children in care

Andrew Bridgen raises concerns at the increase in number of children in care and asks the Government what is being done to reverse this trend.
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Andrew Bridgen repeats his calls for decriminalisation of non-payment of TV licence

Andrew Bridgen condemns the BBC for reneging on their agreement on free TV licences for the over-75s and calls for the decriminalisation of the non-payment of the TV licence.
Andrew Bridgen backs leasehold reform and seeks proper redress mechanism for leaseholders

Andrew Bridgen backs Government plans to reform of the leasehold market and reassure leaseholders that the Government will set up a mechanism for them to seek proper redress for their grievances.
Andrew Bridgen welcomes EU citizens' endorsement of UK's post-Brexit prospects

Andrew Bridgen welcomes the endorsement of post-Brexit Britain by the 3.5 million EU citizens who have chosen to remain living and working in the UK.
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Andrew Bridgen comments on conclusion of investigation into conduct of Keith Vaz MP

Andrew Bridgen thanks the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards for the investigation and report into the conduct of Leicester East MP, Keith Vaz, and regrets that there is no apology from Mr Vaz to the people of Leicester East nor appropriate reaction from the Labour Party.
Andrew Bridgen questions the Government about increased levels of particulates from heavier electric vehicles

Andrew Bridgen questions the Government about the increased levels of particulates from heavier electric vehicles and the increased tyre wear and road wear.
Andrew Bridgen calls for debate on the manpower and resources of the Home Office’s modern slavery unit

Andrew Bridgen calls for a debate on whether the manpower and resources of the Home Office modern slavery unit are sufficient to deal with organised crime, such as people trafficking, sexual exploitation and money laundering. 
Andrew Bridgen calls for BBC to be funded by advertising an online sales

Andrew Bridgen makes several interventions in a debate on the BBC and calls for an end to the licence fee to be funded by advertising and online sales such as making BBC iPlayer available overseas for a fee.
Andrew Bridgen speaks out against HS2

Speaking in a debate on the business case for HS2, Andrew Bridgen raises concerns that the hubs will not be in the city centres and additional uncosted infrastructure will be required to take passengers to the city centres.