Backing Global Britain

James Sunderland urges the Government to invest in the British defence industry and plan ahead by designing for export with the most cost-effective kit that money can buy. He says: “we must build British, buy British and sell British to put us back on the map.”

James Sunderland welcomes the Government’s progress on continuity trade agreements which is very promising for global Britain and highlights the UK is better off together as the Union.

James Sunderland calls for the UK to be a world leader in electric vehicles, an expansion of the rapid charging fund to increase the number of charging points and a wider role for local government in this area.

James Sunderland welcomes the Japan Free Trade Agreement which offers great possibilities for every part of the United Kingdom and is another reason why we are better off together as a Union.

After months of lockdown, it is great to see a return to normality and people enjoying the sunshine.  The opening of shops, pubs, beauty salons, sports clubs and many recreational facilities has provided a further marker in the fight against Covid-19 and it is right that the Prime Minister should push this agenda if it is safe to do so.

Following the Government statement on the sale of arms to Saudi Arabia, James Sunderland asks the Minister of State for Trade Policy about the importance of Saudi Arabia to the UK as a diplomatic and trading partner in the middle east.

James Sunderland calls for a review of Government investment and procurement strategies and encourages the Government to build British, buy British and sell British.

James Sunderland welcomes DFID and FCO merger and seeks confirmation that it will come with a more comprehensive strategy combining all the threads of soft power.

James Sunderland backs the Bill which allows the UK to take back control of its borders and end uncontrolled immigration but calls for flexibility in the legislation to be able to respond to needs in the employment market at any given time.