David Burrowes MP

David Burrowes welcomes freedom of speech safeguards in Marriage Bill

Admin — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:00:00 +0100

Speaking during the second day of debate on the Bill, David Burrowes welcomes the Government’s last minute inclusion of safeguards for freedom of speech and conscience but regrets the divisive nature of legislation that will redefine marriage without any mandate from the British public.

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Making Dreams a Reality

Admin — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:09:11 +0100

3 years ago some friends of Grovelands Park had a dream to celebrate the park's centenary in style. Last weekend their dream became a reality with a sunny weekend packed full of music, food, history, arts and entertainment. It was an extraordinary effort by a small group of volunteers, who put the event together in barely 5 months with limited funds courtesy of the local Councillors' priority ward funding and local business sponsorship. read more »

David Burrowes seeks safeguards for freedom of speech and conscience in Marriage Bill

Admin — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:00:00 +0100

David Burrowes moves amendments to the Same Sex Marriage Bill that would ensure respect for people who, as a matter of conscience, believe marriage should stay as it is.

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David Burrowes MP welcomes Heritage Lottery Funding boost to local community

Admin — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:58:33 +0100

David Burrowes MP has welcomed Heritage Lottery Funding’s two exciting new schemes, launched to help unlock the history of local communities all over the country. read more »

There must be safeguards for religious freedom in the Same Sex Marriage Bill. And a referendum.

Admin — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:11:18 +0100

David writes for ConservativeHome...

For many colleagues the news that the issue of gay marriage is coming back to the Commons next week is like those Jaws film trailers. read more »

David Burrowes calls for proper planning for the release of offenders addicted to drugs and alcohol

Admin — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:00:00 +0100

Speaking in a debate on the Government’s plans for transforming the rehabilitation of offenders, David Burrowes seeks assurance that offenders will not be released without planning so that those addicted to drugs and alcohol are met by rehabilitation experts and not simply released on a Friday night into the hands of dealers. read more »

Burma (Human Rights)

Admin — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:00:00 +0100

David Burrowes leads a Parliamentary debate calling on the Government to press the Burmese Government to improve their human rights record and give full rights and citizenship to religious and ethnic minorities, most notably to the Rohingya Muslims in Arakan state.

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MP visits Winchmore School

Admin — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:08:23 +0100

David Burrowes visits Winchmore School and gives a talk to assembly.

David Burrowes calls for the slow and inconsistent reforms in Burma to be accelerated

Admin — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:28:20 +0100

David Burrowes writes in PoliticsHome calling for the slow and inconsistent reforms in Burma to be accelerated to prevent mass atrocities and protect human rights. read more »

David Burrowes questions Government on human rights of the Rohingya people of Burma

Admin — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:00:00 +0100

David Burrowes asks the Foreign Secretary what representations have been made to the Government of Burma on human rights issues concerning the Rohingya people. read more »