British politician and former investment banker, MP for East Surrey since 2019
A prolonged drought and extreme heat have pushed Danube water levels to record lows, forcing Hungary’s Paks nuclear plant to cut output sharply and face a full shutdown this week. Romania and Serbia have reduced reactor or hydro output, shipping has slowed, and governments are imposing energy-saving measures as temperatures remain high and rain is not forecast.
The Commons has rejected a Conservative amendment calling for licences to explore Rosebank and Jackdaw. Labour and Conservative MPs clash over energy policy as the government pursues an Energy Independence Bill, while Labour argues for continued fossil fuel use alongside renewables.
Conservative leadership signals aim to scrap the Public Sector Equality Duty as part of a broader Equality Act overhaul. The move follows recent cases and political rhetoric over policing, race, and rights, with allies arguing for common-sense governance while critics warn of legal uncertainty and discrimination.