Speaking in the debate on strengthening standards in public life, Shailesh Vara calls into question influence bought by trade unions citing as an example a Communication Workers Union resolution to support candidates who support their industrial and political aims.

Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions, Shailesh Vara highlights the work done by MPs’ staff who are often on the frontline in receiving abusive emails and correspondence, and taking hostile phone calls.

Shailesh Vara questions the Prime Minister about what is being done to encourage countries previously involved in Afghanistan that have not yet offered help and support to do so?