Young people from schools across Stroud joined David at his Sixth Form Brexit Seminar.
”When I see how politically engaged our young people are it seems clearer to me that we should give them a say,” said David Drew MP.
Watch David Drew MP's passionate speech on Brexit
“I fear that Brexit will become one of the biggest domestic policy disasters this country has known.”
Watch David’s speech and read the full text here.
Universal Credit and disability support payments are failing Stroud people - David Drew MP
Here in Stroud we are seeing the evidence of our broken benefits system, and particularly the heartless way it treats people with disabilities. Over 70 per cent of people in Stroud who are turned down for disability payment PIP, have that decision over-turned at tribunal and their payments reinstated. But they are waiting 10 months for that decision - at huge emotional and financial cost
Video : David Drew MP calls on Parliament to debate incineration contracts after Javelin Park £100 million overspend
David Drew MP has called on Parliament to hold an urgent debate on incineration contracts, after documents have finally revealed that the Javelin Park incinerator will cost £100 million more than planned.
Javelin Park Incinerator - David Drew MP calls for inquiry after costs predicted to rise by £100m
Javelin Park incinerator will cost at least £102 million more than the £500 million predicted, documents have revealed. I will now be calling for a parliamentary debate on Javelin Park incinerator and I remain opposed to incineration as a way of dealing with our waste. It is clear there are much cheaper, greener and safer options.
David Drew's Christmas letter to you all
It’s been a busy year, with much to share, and I’ve tried to pull together some highlights here in this letter, as well as wish you all a very Merry Christmas and peaceful festive break. Looking forward to working with you in 2019
Join David in 2019 - Events coming up
Pub Politics events are a chance to talk to David about all kinds of issues in a relaxed setting. Dates confirmed for 2019 are listed here and there are more to come.
Celebrating the centenary of the first women casting their vote - and David's Vote100 quiz answers revealed
Many of you entered our Vote100 quiz, and we’ve sent out t-shirts to the winners. On the centenary of the first election in which women could vote, David visited Stroud High School to congratulate the winners there. Find out the Vote100 quiz answers here too!
Brexit Q&A with David Drew MP
More than 50 people gathered to hear David’s update on the week in Westminster and some of the background to Brexit, as well as to discuss how we move forward.
David Drew MP calls for an end to puppy smuggling
David Drew MP has backed a call by the Dogs Trust for the government to take urgent action to end the cruel practice of puppy smuggling. Using virtual reality, David also experienced the terrible conditions in which puppies are transported across Central and Eastern Europe to be sold to unsuspecting buyers in the UK.
Damian Hinds must address Gloucestershire's school funding crisis - David's letter to Education Minister
Gloucestershire is facing an education funding crisis, which means children may miss out on the Government’s ‘minimum’ spending pledge for schools. David has written to the Damian Hinds, Secretary of State for Education calling on him to keep his promise.
Amber Rudd must halt Universal Credit: Letter from South West Labour MPs
Dear Amber, …“we have witnessed our constituents being pushed into poverty. People in receipt of Universal Credit report going hungry, being left unable to afford clothes, toiletries or heating, and struggling to pay rent. They have been forced into debt and rent arrears, and surviving on foodbank vouchers.”
David Drew MP gives his support to tackling HIV stigma and discrimination at World AIDS Day 30th anniversary reception
David Drew MP was among more than 20 parliamentarians who took part in a photocall with the Martin Fisher Foundation’s ‘Stiggy the StigmaSaur’.
Brexit - David Drew MP's response to your many enquiries
Labour does not accept that the choice is between ‘the government's deal’ or 'no deal'. We will work across Parliament to prevent a 'no deal' outcome. As always, the priority must be to support jobs and our economy and guarantee rights, standards and protections across the board.
Care services are silently being privatised - David Drew backs Age UK Care Crisis campaign
David Drew MP responds to constituents supporting Age UKs #CareCrisis campaign. The Government has gone too far and the care sector needs immediate support.