Westminster - Julie Elliott MP

Marking landmark anniversary for the North

This month marks the 5th anniversary of the Northern Powerhouse – which was set up by the Government to form part of their industrial strategy. It has enabled representatives from across the North to get together and make an argument for better investment in the North. From the creation of…

Time to tackle issue of fake news

A White Paper calling for a new system of regulation to prevent online harm has just been published by the Department for Digital, Media, Culture and Sport and the Home Office. This week in Parliament I asked Jeremy Wright, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what recent…

Role out of fast broadband must go smoothly to help UK businesses

Fast broadband links are essential to ensuring that Britain is at the forefront of digital innovation in business. Today I asked Margaret James, Minister for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps the Government will take to ensure that the roll out of super-fast fibre-optic broadband goes smoothly. See my question…

Harassment isn’t in any woman’s job description

This week I joined Century Action Group, Care International and The Fawcett Society for an inspirational Day of Action in Parliament to end violence and harassment in the world of work. It is vital that we make all workplaces safe for women. #ThisIsNotWorking

Welcoming new chapter on Westminster women

Was great to be at the @RachelReevesMP book launch for her new book, Women of Westminster, which tells the story of the inspiration women throughout history who have driven change in Westminster.

Rise in abuse of MPs

This week I was honoured to give evidence to the UK Parliament Human Rights Committee on the rise in abuse of MPs. This issue is absolutely interfering with democracy. We are getting threatened and a line must be drawn. Being an MP is an honour, but we should be able…

Time to tackle freehold fees issue

This week I was delighted to speak in a Westminster Hall debate on Freehold Estate Fees – an important issue that affects many people in my constituency. The subject of Freehold properties and their management costs is a subject in which I have had numerous constituents come to me over;…

Time to question Palestine situation

Today during Foreign Office Questions I asked Middle East Minister Alistair Burt about Israeli attempts to delegitimise human rights organisations operating in Palestine. My question to Mr Burt was: “What is the Government’s assessment of the report by the UN Office for the Co-ordination of Humanitarian Affairs about the rise…

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