Discussing Britain’s Cyber Defence with the Home Secretary
Following my question to the Home Office last week, I was pleased to meet with Home Secretary Priti Patel to discuss plans to bolster our national cyber-defence.
My Work in Parliament
When in Parliament, my time will be spent in a variety of ways. These include: meeting with organisations or groups at the request of constituents, attending receptions or briefings, debating in the House of Commons or Westminster Hall, asking oral questions of Ministers, meeting with Ministers on behalf of constituents, entertaining constituents who are visiting and taking part in select committee meetings. Below you can read about some of the things I’ve been doing whilst in Westminster.
Supporting International Women’s Day
Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of women in Bridgend and across the world.
Signing the Book of Solidarity for Ukraine
This week, I signed the Book of Solidarity for Ukraine on behalf of Bridgend and Porthcawl.
This book will be sent to Ruslan Stefanchuk, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada (Parliament of Ukraine).
Asking the Home Office to Unlock Britain’s Cyber Defence
I asked the Minister for Security and Borders if he agreed with me that now is the ideal time to review and reform the 32-year old Computer Misuse Act 1990. These reforms have been recommended by the ISC’s Russia report and will go a long way in boosting our national cyber-defence.
Discussing the Product Security and Telecommunications Bill with Speed Up Britain
Improved connectivity is vital for residents and businesses. I am pleased to support this Bill and Speed Up Britain’s campaign to improve mobile connectivity and bring 5G to the whole of the United Kingdom.
Strengthening the UK’s Cyber Resilience
This week, I asked the Minister for the Cabinet Office what steps the Government are taking to strengthen the UK’s cyber resilience.
Discussing Cyber Security with CyberUp
With an impending threat from Russia, as I have recently raised, upgrading our cyber defences is crucial in making the UK safer and more secure from hostile state cyber-attacks.
Storm Eunice Flooding Update
Storm Eunice caused severe disruption across Wales and the United Kingdom, with over 80,000 homes expected to be impacted.
However, it was promising to hear that the storm defences, invested in over the last 12 months, have been successful in stopping the most severe damage across the United Kingdom.
Britain Must Prepare for Cyber War in Ukraine
Kremlin-backed hackers have long been using Ukraine as a Petri dish for cyberwar experiments. Now, as tensions on the borders are escalating, we must prepare not just for a military incursion, but for a whole new form of hybrid warfare.
Ukraine Update with the Foreign Secretary
Today, I attended the latest briefing held by the Foreign Secretary on the situation between Russia and Ukraine. This provided great insight into the ongoing diplomatic efforts in the region.