In Parliament

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

Speaking in the debate on the Prime Minister’s statement on leaving the EU, James Cleverly backs the Prime Minister efforts to get a deal and exit the European Union. 

Following the statement on the cancellation of the contract with Seaborne Freight as part of the contingency planning for a no-deal Brexit, James Cleverly asks how MPs could have been given more information about the company’s well-established backers.

James Cleverly questions the Government about employment opportunities for care leavers and specifically efforts to ensure that work coaches are helping care leavers to find the right job for them.

James Cleverly calls on the MP for Peterborough to stand down from Parliament following her conviction and prison sentence so that Peterborough can be properly represented in the House of Commons.

James Cleverly speaks in the House of Commons calling for regular and reliable rail services on the Braintree branch line to Liverpool Street.

James Cleverly calls for more money to be spent on efforts to keep young people safe and out of trouble in the first place.

James Cleverly take an opportunity to name-check Halstead Town Football Club in a debate in the House of Commons.