In Parliament

James Cleverly speaking in the House of Commons

James speaks on a wide range of issues that relate to Braintree and surrounding areas.

James Cleverly answers questions on Brexit preparations

23rd October 2019

James Cleverly answers MPs’ questions to the Cabinet Office on Brexit preparedness.

Questions to the Department for Exiting the European Union

27th June 2019

James Cleverly answers MPs’ questions to the Department for Exiting the European Union.

Questions to the Department for Exiting the European Union

16th May 2019

James Cleverly answers MPs’ questions in relation to his Ministerial portfolio in the Department for Exiting the European Union.

James Cleverly highlights the link between recreational drug users and knife crime

3rd April 2019

Speaking in Prime Minister’s Questions, James Cleverly calls on the PM to highlight the very real connection between recreational drug usage and gangs and knife crime which is doing so much damage to young people on our streets.

James Cleverly asks the Government about the recent Nigerian elections

2nd April 2019

James Cleverly questions the Government about accusations of vote rigging in the recent Nigerian elections and any support given to ensure the integrity and independence of the judiciary in Nigeria.

James Cleverly calls on Government to send clear message on FGM

11th March 2019

James Cleverly speaks in a debate on the Third Reading of the Private Member’s Bill to outlaw Female Genital Mutilation and calls on the Government send a clear message the religious and cultural sensitivities cannot and must not be used as a shield to hide behind when practices such as this are being discussed.

James Cleverly: We can never be tolerant of antisemitism

27th February 2019

James Cleverly highlights the work of the Community Security Trust for its works against antisemitism and says we must never be tolerant of antisemitism.

James Cleverly seeks commitment from Government on protecting UK industry from unfair and distorted overseas competition post-Brexit

25th February 2019

Speaking in a debate on the Trade Bill, James Cleverly seeks a commitment from the Government that it will always drive down tariff barriers where possible while protecting UK industries from unfair and distorted competition from overseas.

James Cleverly calls on the Government to speed up the armed forces recruitment process

18th February 2019

Speaking in a debate ahead of the annual vote required for Parliament to give its consent to the existence of the armed forces, James Cleverly highlights recruitment difficulties and calls for the recruitment process to be speeded up and welcomes the fact that now all roles in the military are open to both men and women.

James Cleverly seeks funding for local roads such as the A120 and A131

14th February 2019

James Cleverly welcomes Government investment in local road repairs and calls for funding for local roads such as the A120 and A131.

DISSOLUTION OF PARLIAMENT

I’m not currently an MP, as Parliament has been dissolved until after the General Election on 12th December 2019. This website will not be updated during the election campaign and is for reference of my work when I was a Member of Parliament.