In Parliament

Shailesh Vara calls on the Parliament to focus on matters that really affect our constituents on a day-to-day basis—cost of living, energy prices and so on—as well as on the fact that 100,000 Russian troops are on the Ukrainian border, which threatens global instability?

Recognising that at the start of the pandemic there was evidence that the BAME community was more vulnerable to the virus than other communities, Shailesh Vara asks the Prime Minister if any analysis had been carried out to determine whether or not Omicron behaves in the same way.

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?

Following the State Opening of Parliament, Shailesh Vara is given the honour of proposing the Loyal Address and, as is the tradition, takes the opportunity to promote his constituency.

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.