Andrew Bridgen MP

In Parliament

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

In Parliament
Andrew Bridgen calls on Government to ensure universal credit can cope with those who are paid four-weekly, rather than monthly

Andrew Bridgen calls on the Government to ensure that the universal credit system can adequately cope with the situation where some people are paid four-weekly, not monthly, so will receive two payments in one assessment period.
Andrew Bridgen condemns Stop the War Coalition for praising Daesh

Andrew Bridgen condemns Stop the War Coalition’s praising Daesh for its “internationalism” and “solidarity”. 
Andrew Bridgen highlights the failings of the pre-universal credit benefits system

Andrew Bridgen highlights the failings of the old benefits system which had no incentive to work whatsoever as up to £9 out of every £10 earned could be lost in taxes.
Andrew Bridgen calls on the Government to dismiss any prospect of a second EU referendum

Andrew Bridgen calls on the Government to dismiss once and for all any prospect of a second EU referendum citing video footage of the Leader off the Opposition campaigning against repeated EU referendums in Ireland in the past.
Andrew Bridgen calls for crimes committed in prison to be taken as seriously as those committed outside

Andrew Bridgen calls on the Secretary of State for Justice to do more to protect prison officers and to ensure the justice system takes crimes committed in prison as seriously as those committed outside in the community.
Andrew Bridgen calls for more support for students from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue further education

Andrew Bridgen calls for more support for students from disadvantaged backgrounds to remove the barriers to their participation in further education.
Andrew Bridgen highlights local council’s record on new homes and homelessness

Andrew Bridgen applauds the work of North West Leicestershire District Council which has overseen the construction of more than 1,000 new homes in the last 12 months, including the first council houses to be built for more than 30 years.
Andrew Bridgen speaks in the debate on the withdrawal agreement

Andrew Bridgen speaks in the debate on the meaningful vote explaining why he will vote against the Prime Minister’s withdrawal agreement.
Andrew Bridgen highlights importance of UK support for eastern European NATO allies

Andrew Bridgen highlights the importance of the UK’s participation in NATO’s enhanced forward presence in eastern Europe as a vital part of ensuring our own security.