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.

Carbon Budget Delivery Plan

Thank you for contacting me about the Carbon Budget Delivery Plan.

I recognise your concerns about protecting our natural environment and addressing climate change. It is vital that we do so in a way that is practical, affordable, and in line with the UK's national interests.

Sewage

Thank you for contacting me about sewage.

Let me be clear that sewage in our rivers is unacceptable. I am committed to tackling storm overflows and protecting public health and the environment from discharges.

Animal Welfare

Thank you for contacting me about animal welfare.

Let me be clear, there is no place in this country for animal cruelty, and I recognise the importance of ensuring that those who abuse animals are met with the full force of the law.

Winter Fuel Payment

Thank you for contacting me about the Winter Fuel Payment and the government’s recent announcement.

Assisted Dying Bill

Thank you for your email.  As you may know I attended the Debate in November to listen to the arguments on both sides, before confirming my final decision to vote against the Bill at Second Reading.

Crime and Policing Bill

Thank you for contacting me about amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill to decriminalise abortion.I recognise the strength of your views about amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill – particularly those put forward by Tonia Antoniazzi MP and Stella Creasy MP - which would mean

Animal Welfare

Thank you for contacting me about animal welfare.

This country has a long history of leading the way on animal welfare and the last Government was committed to further raising our already world-leading standards by delivering a series of ambitious reforms.

Global Plastics Treaty

Thank you for contacting me about the general debate on the forthcoming United Nations negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty.

Welfare of Racing Greyhounds

Thank you for contacting me about the welfare of racing greyhounds.Let me start by assuring you that I take the welfare of all animals, including greyhounds, very seriously.

Alcohol Duty

Thank you for contacting me about alcohol duty.To support alcohol producers, pubs, and the hospitality sector, at Spring Budget 2024, the last Government announced a freeze in alcohol duty from 1 August 2024 until 1 February 2025, extending the six-month freeze announced at Autum