In Parliament

Following the Foreign Secretary’s statement on Ukraine, James Sunderland expresses his concern at the continual targeting by Russia of non-combatants and asks if any consideration has been given to the deployment of an Iron Dome or Patriot-type system to protect the Ukrainians.

Responding to the Government statement on conduct towards women following allegations of bullying, harassment and sexual assault in the Submarine Service, James Sunderland urges the Minister to maintain a sense of pragmatism and proportionality with the forthcoming inquiry, noting this is likely to be reflective of individual poor behaviour rather than an endemic problem.

James Sunderland raises a point of order following the publication of a photograph of an alleged incident in the voting lobbies which is banned by Parliamentary protocols.

Following the Secretary of State for Defence’s statement to the House of Commons on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, James Sunderland asks for his assessment of the continuing resolve within NATO for supporting Ukraine, so that we can see this through.

James Sunderland backs proposals to change Parliamentary procedures to widen the scope when MPs can vote by proxy if they are unable to physically be in the House of Commons due to illness or other good reason.

James Sunderland speaks in Parliament to pay tribute to Her Late Majesty The Queen.

James Sunderland thanks the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service for hosting the new veterans’ hub at Crowthorne fire station, and asks the Government what additional provision is available for communities wanting to provide local support for veterans.

James Sunderland questions the Government about tackling fraud in the welfare system and helping people back into work.

James Sunderland expresses his concerns at the imminent prospect of a nuclear armed Iran and calls on the international community to take a pragmatic approach by engaging with Iran and extending the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA) sunset clauses.