This article was published in The Times, 20/08/2022
Sajid Javid and Bailey, his barking cavapoo, greet me at his terraced Fulham home, the former dressed in trousers and a white shirt, and sporting a brand-new beard and moustache, which he’s eager to discuss.
“I’ve liked the look of beards for qui
On July 20, the Government published the Women's Health Strategy, which details the government’s 10-year ambitions and the actions they are taking now to improve the health and wellbeing of women and girls in England.
Following a statement from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Saj
Just five days ago, I stood up in Parliament and spoke from the heart -
and, I believe, in the interest of our country.
I stand here today in the same spirit.
To say what I believe needs saying,
and bring into focus what’s really at stake.
To make my case to the Conservative Party…
… its
(Photo: Jessica Taylor)
Mr Speaker, I’m grateful for your permission to make this statement.
Yesterday we began our day together.
You, I, my RHF the Prime Minister, and colleagues from across this House, broke bread together at the Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast.
MORE than 2,200 people flocked to Bromsgrove Beer and Cider Festival after a three-year hiatus.
From Thursday, June 30 to Saturday, July 2 more than 95 volunteers put on the 18th Bromsgrove Beer and Cider Festival at Finstall Park.
The Autumn Budget 2021 confirmed that duty rates on beer, cider, w
Delivered on: 29 June 2022 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)
Before I start today, I’m sure that many people, like me, are thinking of Dame Deborah.
Sajid Javid had been to visit his mother, Zubaida, in Bristol, and was about to arrive home in London when he got the phone call from his younger brother.
He was told that their older brother, Tariq, had checked into a five-star hotel in Horsham, West Sussex, just a few miles from his home, with th
Last Monday would have been my brother Tariq’s birthday. I say it would have been because Tariq is no longer with us. He took his own life.
And on that Monday it was the first thing I thought about when I opened my eyes and the last thing I thought about when I closed my eyes.
15 June 2022 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)
Thank you, Victor [Adebowale]. It’s great to be with you all in person and to be part of the new format.