In Parliament

Speaking in the House of Commons Shailesh Vara pays tribute to HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

Shailesh Vara urges the UK Government, the Irish Government and the Northern Ireland Assembly to work together to ensure effective co-operation and a co-ordinated approach to dealing with the covid-19 pandemic.

Shailesh Vara speaks in debate on amendments to the Pension Schemes Bill and discusses an amendment that would require people to receive a scheduled appointment for independent pensions guidance when they become eligible to access their benefits.

Shailesh Vara leads the Adjournment Debate in the House of Commons in support of Peterborough United football club’s desire to be able to have a limited number of supporters attending their home matches.

Speaking in the House of Commons, Shailesh Vara raises the case of 60 MOD tenants in Wittering who are facing eviction.

Shailesh Vara calls on the PM to recognise the “unsung heroes” who have helped the elderly and vulnerable during the pandemic.

Shailesh Vara calls for pension consolidation administration costs to be limited as extortionate costs impact on an individual's pension pot.

Shailesh Vara backs that the Bill as a necessary safety net and rejects scaremongering that it in some way compromises the Belfast/Good Friday agreement.

Shailesh Vara backs the Internal Market Bill which safeguards the integrity of the United Kingdom and peace in Northern Ireland, providing a safety net in the event of a breach of good faith by the EU.