Crispin Blunt today condemned the lack of any British Ministerial intervention over a constituent, Mr Christopher Emms, detained in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a result of a US abuse of the Interpol Red Notice System.
Joining other local MPs Tom Tugendhat and Nusrat Ghani in expressing concern over suggestions to lift Gatwick night flight restrictions. Lifting cap will only exacerbate problems for local residents, and wont solve operation issues at airport.
For clarity, following an interview with BBC South East and the BBC’s representation of the interview, I standby the retraction and apology already issued. I do not condone any form of abuse and I strongly believe in the independence and integrity of the justice system.
A brief reflection on the start of the journey, acknowledgement and thanks for those who have shared it with me, professionally, politically and personally and a look forward
On reflection I have decided to retract my statement defending Imran Ahmad Khan. I am sorry that my defence of him has been a cause of significant upset and concern not least to victims of sexual offences. It was not my intention to do this.
Responding to the news of the cancellation of the Safe to be me conference and the associated meeting of the Global Equality Caucus of LGBT parliamentarians and the Prime Minister’s statements around the proposed ban on Conversion Practices Crispin Blunt MP, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary G
I am pleased to have recently added my written support to the nomination of Reigate, Earlswood and Merstham railway stations by our local train operating company, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) for funding from April 2024 to make these stations step-free and accessible for all passengers, under t