In Parliament

Shailesh’s speeches, debate interventions and questions.

In Parliament
Vara raises concerns at security situation in Kashmir

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

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

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.
Vara seeks Government meeting to discuss a flyover on the A1 by Wittering

Shailesh Vara seeks a meeting with the Government to discuss a flyover on the A1 by Wittering.
Shailesh Vara rejects taking ‘no deal’ off the table in the Brexit negotiations

Speaking in the debate on the Prime Minister’s statement on leaving the EU, Shailesh Vara rejects any idea of taking ‘no deal’ off the table in the negotiations and supports the Prime Minister’s call to “hold our nerve.” 
Vara calls on politicians to use measured language when discussing Northern Ireland in relation to Brexit

As the Brexit process progresses, Shailesh Vara calls on politicians to use measured language as recent events have shown the peace in Northern Ireland is clearly still fragile at times.
Brexit: Withdrawal Agreement

Shailesh Vara explains why he will vote against the Prime Minister’s withdrawal agreement in the meaningful vote.
Shailesh Vara rejects scaremongering about trading on WTO rules

Shailesh Vara rejects scaremongering about trading on WTO rules and quotes the president of the Port of Calais who said that there will not be queues at Dover.
Shailesh Vara says a second referendum would destroy UK credibility to speak up for democracy

Following the Prime Minister’s statement on the Brexit withdrawal agreement and the decision to delay the vote, Shailesh Vara says that any attempt to hold a second referendum would ensure that the UK would lose all credibility on the international stage when speaking up for democracy.