In Parliament - Joe Morris

See below for Joe’s latest spoken and written contributions to Parliament

Regional Growth

Commons debates

I welcome the huge investment in the north-east under this Government. For a long time, rural Northumberland was ignored and held in contempt by the Conservatives. May I encourage the Chief...

Violence against Women and Girls

Home Department

Joe Morris made a speech in the House of Commons

For some families of victims, further review of release decisions can provide some solace, but it cannot do so for my constituent Doreen Soulsby. Her daughter’s murderer was released before...

Violence against Women and Girls

Home Department

Joe Morris made a speech in the House of Commons

What steps her Department is taking to help tackle violence against women and girls.

Gender Based Violence: Prosecutions

Attorney General

Joe Morris received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Solicitor General, what steps she is taking to increase prosecution rates for violence against women and girls in (a) Hexham constituency, (b) Northumberland, (c) Newcastle, (d) the...

School Buildings: Northumberland and Newcastle

Commons debates

My hon. Friend is absolutely right. Like him, I have done my best to visit as many schools in the constituency as I can—having said that, I can feel letters coming in from headteachers to...

School Buildings: Northumberland and Newcastle

Commons debates

My hon. Friend is a passionate advocate for his constituency and for the north of the county. Too often schools in Northumberland have been victims of the mañana attitude of Northumberland...

School Buildings: Northumberland and Newcastle

Commons debates

The hon. Gentleman is absolutely correct: the most important thing is the children. This is about the children of Prudhoe and the whole community. If he ever has the opportunity to visit Prudhoe...

School Buildings: Northumberland and Newcastle

Commons debates

I am glad to have secured this important debate and to see the Members who have stayed in the Chamber and who share my concerns about the conditions of school buildings in Northumberland, in...

UK-EU Summit

Commons debates

I congratulate the Prime Minister on a realistic, sober, sensible deal that will deliver for businesses in my constituency, including, through the SPS deal, those like Northumberland Honey, which...

Topical Questions

Joe Morris made a speech in the House of Commons

Over the weekend, a drone attack was launched targeting a number of regions, including Kyiv. It was arguably the biggest drone strike since the full-scale invasion began. While I am pleased that...

Topical Questions

Joe Morris made a speech in the House of Commons

Reliable bus services are not just a privilege; they are the backbone of communities across my constituency, and connect individuals to schools, jobs, financial services and social interactions...

Future of Public Libraries - [Peter Dowd in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

The hon. Gentleman is absolutely correct. That is true not just for old people; in the communities I represent, people who work from home often go to the library and take advantage of that...

Future of Public Libraries - [Peter Dowd in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

It is a pleasure, as always, to serve under your chairship, Mr Dowd. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Mid Derbyshire (Jonathan Davies) for securing a vital debate. As has been said many...

UK-EU Summit

Joe Morris made a speech in the House of Commons

Will the right hon. Gentleman give way?

UK-EU Summit

Joe Morris made a speech in the House of Commons

I will keep my remarks fairly brief, and we have been treated to a lot of good, well-informed speeches. On respect and speaking up for what we believe in, it is important to remember the poison...

Churches and Religious Buildings: Communities - [Sir Jeremy Wright in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

It is always a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Jeremy. I will keep my remarks fairly short. As many Members present know, churches in my constituency are much more than just places of...

Gaza: Humanitarian Situation

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Joe Morris made a speech in the House of Commons

The looming famine in Gaza is not a natural disaster; it is a direct result of the deterioration of the ceasefire agreement. It is deeply concerning that this is putting the entire population of...

Gaza: Humanitarian Situation

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Joe Morris made a speech in the House of Commons

What steps he is taking to help improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

US-UK Trade Deal: Northern Ireland

Commons debates

I congratulate the Secretary of State first on being papped in the away end on Friday night, and secondly on, twice in one week, upholding our world-leading environmental and welfare standards....

United States Film Tariff

Commons debates

I declare an interest, as one of my little sisters works in the UK film and TV industry; I am immensely proud of her. I urge the Minister to look at how we bolster home-made film and TV as part...