Speeches and Debates

Vara condemns violence against British Indians outside the Indian high commission

3rd September 2019

Shailesh Vara condemns violence against British Indians gathered outside the Indian high commission following the action by the Indian Government in Kashmir.

Vara rejects the need to be fearful of WTO rules as the EU already trades on WTO rules with countries such as the US, China and Russia

3rd September 2019

Speaking in the emergency debate on Brexit, Shailesh Vara rejects the need to be fearful of trading on WTO rules as the EU currently trades on WTO rules with countries such as the US, China, Russia, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and others.

Vara urges new PM to deliver on referendum result

25th July 2019

Following the statement by the new Prime Minister, Shailesh Vara raises concerns about our credibility on the international stage if we do not deliver on the democratic public mandate to leave the EU.

Vara speaks in debate on the persecution of Christians overseas

18th July 2019

Shailesh Vara calls on the UK to use its influence on the global stage to ensure the protection of Christians is high on the list of international priorities.

Vara seeks assurance from PM on no-deal preparations

11th April 2019

Shailesh Vara seeks an assurance from the Prime Minister that the Government is preparing for no-deal which strengthens our negotiating position and means that, if we do have to leave with no-deal, we can do so with confidence and without fear.

Vara highlights success of Indian diaspora in UK

10th April 2019

Speaking in Prime Minister’s Questions, Shailesh Vara commends the Indian diaspora in the UK for contributing 10% of taxes to the Treasury whilst making up only 4% of UK population.

Vara calls on PM to ensure country is best prepared for a no-deal Brexit

12th March 2019

Shailesh Vara calls on the Prime Minister to make funds available to ensure that the country is as best prepared as possible in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

Vara raises concerns at security situation in Kashmir

27th February 2019

Following the Government statement on the security and humanitarian situation in Kashmir, Shailesh Vara calls on the Government to make it clear that no country should tolerate terrorists who are engaging in activity in another country and that they must face the full force of the law.

Vara calls on MOD to ensure British Army recruits from Commonwealth countries are treated fairly by the immigration process

20th February 2019

Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions, Shailesh Vara calls on the Government to address problem that soldiers recruited from Commonwealth countries to serve in the British Army are not being given correct immigration information before they sign up.

Vara calls on MOD to do more to promote the fact that all military posts are now open to women

18th February 2019

Shailesh Vara welcomes the MOD announcement that all posts in the military are now open to women and calls for more publicity to ensure that women and girls are aware.