Thank you to those who have contacted me about plastic pollution in UK rivers. 

Please find attached a letter from Secretary of State Michael Gove MP, outlining the steps his Department has taken to introduce interim General Licences for controlling wild birds. 
 

In May, the independent Committee on Climate Change recommended that the UK commit to net zero emissions by 2050. After careful consideration, the Government will start the legislative process for a net zero greenhouse gas emissions target today.

I have been contacted by constituents about live animal exports for both slaughter and fattening, and appreciate the concerns that have been raised.
 

I am, understandably, receiving many emails about the Conservative Party Leadership election.

Campaign group, f40, is calling on the Government to provide fairer funding for all children in state-funded schools in England. The f40 group represents 42 English local authorities, including Central Bedfordshire Council, with historically low funding for education.

I was very disturbed by the number of reports coming in over the past couple of weeks from constituents struggling with rail disruptions.

Thank you to the many constituents who have contacted me about the issue of access to abortion in Northern Ireland, following legislation passed recently in Alabama, USA.

I am grateful for the emails I have received calling for a new housing regulator, following the terrible fire at Grenfell Tower.

Before attempting to digest the European Elections, let me say a word about Prime Minister Theresa May, who announced her departure last week.