Campaign Responses

Graham receives many campaign emails from residents concerned about national issues. They are similar in content and so he publishes his responses on this website so you can see his position on each of them. You may also like to take a look at the relevant Government department’s website, where there is far more information on the many issues raised. You can find them here: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations

Graham aims to have his response to a new campaign up on the website within a week of receiving the first one.

If you are a resident and cannot see Graham’s reply to a campaign email you sent over a week ago, please let him know by writing to [email protected].

Please click on the relevant link below to view Graham’s response.

Emergency Energy Tariff Campaign

Thank you for contacting me about the Emergency Energy Tariff Campaign. I am aware of the impact that global energy price rises have had on consumers, and I welcome the action taken by the Government to support the most vulnerable.  To support consumers, the Government is maintaining the Ener

Fireworks and Animals

Thank you for contacting me about fireworks and the impact they have on animals. My ministerial colleagues and I recognise that the majority of those who use fireworks do so in a responsible and safe manner.

Media Bill (Regulation/Section 40 Campaign)

Thank you for contacting me about the Media Bill, and in particular the Government’s manifesto commitment to repeal Section 40 of the Crime and Courts Act 2013. Freedom of the press is one of the pillars of our democracy, holding the powerful to account without fear nor favour; and a core prin

Assisted Suicide/Assisted Dying

Thank you for contacting me about assisted suicide/assisted dying. Coping with terminal illness is distressing and difficult both for the patient and their families.

Protests relating to the Israel/Hamas Conflict

Thank you for contacting me about the recent protests over the Israel and Hamas conflict.  I am aware that the Government has provided advice to Chief Constables across the UK on how to support communities during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Trophy Hunting

Thank you for contacting me about trophy hunting. I appreciate the strength of feeling around this issue. Around a million animal and plant species are threatened with extinction and the abundance, diversity and connectivity of species is declining faster than at any time in human history.

Animal Testing

Thank you for contacting me about animal testing.  I understand that with regard to animal testing for cosmetics the Government has recognised the public concern around the testing on animals of chemicals used as ingredients in cosmetics.  I welcome the fact that the G

Kept Animals Bill - Cat Theft

Thank you for contacting me about pet theft and cats. I would like to assure you that I fully recognise that the theft of a much-loved pet can have a huge impact on both pets and families.

Beer and Pubs

Thank you for contacting me about pubs and beer. I believe that pubs make an important contribution to our culture – fostering a sense of place and community – and the UK economy.

Vaping - including WHO's Proposals for COP10

Thank you for contacting me about the regulation of vaping and e-cigarettes.  While e-cigarettes are not risk free, the Government supports the use of e-cigarettes as a means to stop adults smoking and contribute towards the goal of a smoke free England by 2030.  Some of t

Ocean Protection

Thank you for contacting me about ocean protection. The UK is a global leader in protecting our seas, the ocean and marine life, working with counterparts both in the UK and overseas. Almost 200 countries agreed a deal to protect nature at COP15 in December 2022, including a global