There has been much to debate and decide, both at home and abroad in the weeks since Parliament returned.
I was moved by the emergency debate on the onslaught of cruelty in Syria and its consequences across the world. The rise of international travel and the internet means that the world feels smaller than ever and, sadly, the violence in a country thousands of miles away has consequences here at home, through the refugee crisis and terrorism.
I also took part in the moving debate on baby loss. The heartfelt speeches from a number of my colleagues, from all sides of the House, touched us all. We now need to work together to secure the changes to make sure that the support for families suffering this loss is improved in the future.
I asked the Prime Minister about the issue of so-called “safe spaces” in our universities undermining the fundamental British value of freedom of speech and was pleased she agreed with me that that so-called “safe spaces” in British universities restrict innovation and debate.
Away from the main chamber, I joined Lincolnshire colleagues in Westminster Hall to speak in the debate raising the importance of cycling in our constituencies. I paid tribute to the work of the Louth Navigation Trust, East Lindsey District Council and Sustrans in their efforts to reopen the route along Louth canal for cycling, walking and other activities.
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