In Parliament

James Sunderland calls on the Government to do more to help businesses tackling ongoing red tape in post-Brexit trade with the European Union.

James Sunderland welcomes the Government's massive £24 billion investment in defence over the next four years but cautions that the Army probably needs an establishment of 82,000 to mobilise a strength of 72,000.

James Sunderland welcomes the Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill which will establish a new research funding agency specifically aimed at providing long-term investment in “high-risk, high-pay off” innovation and research ventures. 

Speaking in the debate on Defence’s contribution to the Integrated Review, James Sunderland raises concerns about army cuts and, given the increasing focus on expeditionary capabilities, asks about changes to how the UK military might operate east of Suez.

James Sunderland asks the Home Secretary what is being done to curb antisocial behaviour such as nuisance neighbours, drug abuse, speeding cars and general disorder.

James Sunderland backs the Prime Minister on taking the review back to first principles and seeks reassurance from the PM that people affected by any restructuring will be looked after.

James Sunderland highlights the opportunities membership of the Commonwealth has to offer and calls for an informal resolution for the eight Fijian veterans who lost their court battle to stay in the UK and for all foreign and Commonwealth soldiers serving in our armed forces to be offered the right to remain in the UK.

James Sunderland backs the Bill which enshrines the police covenant into law, increases the maximum penalty for assaults against emergency workers and ensures criminal courts have sufficient sentencing powers. He particularly welcomes the inclusion of specific measures on the desecration of war memorials.

James Sunderland asks the Leader of the House of Commons who will take ownership of the road map for a return to a fully physical Parliament.