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 Government will never support a second referendum

Andrew Bridgen seeks assurance that the Government will never support a second referendum which would be a betrayal of democracy.
Andrew Bridgen condemns land seizures in South Africa

Andrew Bridgen condemns the South African Parliament for taking powers to seize land from its own citizens, without compensation and solely based on the colour of their skin.
Andrew Bridgen raises concerns at the loss of experienced officers from the prison service

Andrew Bridgen raises concerns that experienced prison officers are leaving the service and seeks reassurance from the Government that exit interviews are conducted so that issues causing them to leave can be addressed.
Andrew Bridgen calls for Government support for schools wanting to move away from the middle and upper school system

Andrew Bridgen calls on the Government to support local schools that want to transition away from the middle and upper school system so pupils do not need to change schools only five terms before they take their GCSE exams.
Andrew Bridgen raises concerns with the Prime Minister that the backstop would really be temporary

Andrew Bridgen raises his concerns that, despite the Prime Minister’s assurances it would be temporary, if the House approved the withdrawal agreement we risk being trapped in the backstop indefinitely.
Andrew Bridgen asks if PM has lost trust and credibility

Following the Prime Minister’s statement on the Brexit withdrawal agreement and the decision to delay the vote, Andrew Bridgen asks her if she has lost the trust and credibility of the House, the country and the EU. 
Andrew Bridgen questions the Attorney General about the supremacy of the ECJ over the Brexit backstop

Andrew Bridgen questions the Attorney General on comments made by recently retired president of the EFTA court, Dr Carl Baudenbacher, who said “It is absolutely unbelievable that a country like the UK, which was the first country to accept independent courts, would subject itself to this?”
Andrew Bridgen questions Government on illegal construction of the Kerch bridge by Russia

Following the Government statement on Russian action in the sea of Azov and the subsequent declaration of martial law in parts of Ukraine, Andrew Bridgen asks what representations were made to Russia during the illegal construction of the Kerch bridge.
Andrew Bridgen questions Government on support for schools on children’s mental health issues

Andrew Bridgen highlights Oakthorpe Primary School’s gold award for mental health and wellbeing from Leeds Beckett University and asks the Government about support available for schools to help them deal with children’s mental health issues.