Domestic Abuse Bill Becomes Law Thursday, 29 April, 2021 Yesterday the Domestic Abuse Bill received Royal Assent and became the Domestic Abuse Act. This Act contains a wide range of important new protections including: ensuring that abusers will no longer be allowed to directly cross-examine their victims in the family and civil courts giving the police new powers to provide victims with immediate protection from abusers, while courts will be able to... Westminster News
Remembering Prince Philip 12th April 2021 Today in parliament I paid my respects to His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Philip will always be remembered as an extraordinary man. A war hero... Speeches in Parliament
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 1921-2021 9th April 2021 I was incredibly sad to hear of the death of his Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh earlier today. The Duke tirelessly supported Her Majesty the Queen for... Local News
'Flowers on Main Street' visit 8th April 2021 Fantastic to visit Flowers On Main Street today! We talked about the issues and challenges currently facing small businesses. Despite COVID, small/medium sized... Local News
Volunteering at the Gamston Vaccine Centre 7th April 2021 Great to be back at (a very windy) Gamston Community Centre again today seeing our vaccination roll-out in full swing! Vaccine centres up and down the country... Local News
Protecting Wilford Field 6th April 2021 Today, I met with West Bridgford councillor Gordon Wheeler and local campaigner/resident Daniel Atherton to reiterate my support for the campaign to designate... Local News
Good Friday 2021 2nd April 2021 Wishing everyone in Rushcliffe celebrating a peaceful Good Friday and Happy Easter! Local News
West Bridgford Wire - March 2021 Column 31st March 2021 My January column in the West Bridgford Wire is out now. You can read it here: https://westbridgfordwire.com/rushcliffe-mp-ruth-edwards-march-2021-col…... Articles
Onward Report: Greening the Giants 26th March 2021 Onward released its 'Greening the Giants' Report today. It details the opportunities and challenges involved in decarbonising 12 of the most carbon intensive... Reports
National Day of Reflection 23rd March 2021 To mark one year since we first entered lockdown, I joined the rest of the nation in lighting a candle at 8pm to remember those we have lost and give thanks to... Local News
