All articles written by Vicky Ford MP on PoliticsHome.com

09 Nov 2023 Foreign affairs

The UK has a key role to play in fighting for peace in Sudan

October marked six months since the beginning of the war in Sudan and two years since the military coup that first dashed hopes of Sudan’s swift road to democracy. There is no clear winner and no end in sight.

19 Apr 2023 Foreign affairs

Ceasefire urgently needed in Sudan or millions will suffer from lack of aid and escalating violence

News of fighting between the two military factions in Sudan is heart-breaking. It has been strongly condemned by leaders from across the African continent and the international community, as well as MPs from all sides of the United Kingdom Parliament.

29 Mar 2023 Economy

Development banks need a bold new vision to tackle global crises

Societies around the world are struggling to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, the fallout of the Ukraine war and address climate-related events. People across the United Kingdom are also dealing with the impact these global events have had on inflation.

05 Mar 2023 Social affairs

Violence in politics is perverting our democracy – but it need not be a given

In the past seven years two Members of our Parliament have been murdered including my much-loved Essex neighbour, Sir David Amess.

06 Feb 2021 Health

I know all too well how hard childhood mental health struggles can be

The government will do all it can to help the young, with early intervention and specialist care for the young people who need it most

23 Nov 2018 Brexit

Why implementing the backstop is not in the EU’s interests

It would not benefit the EU to tie the UK into a permanent customs union via the backstop, writes Vicky Ford

30 Sep 2018 Economy

Engineering is essential to the future growth of the UK economy

Engineering is anything but dull - let’s inspire more young people to make it their career, writes Vicky Ford

17 Oct 2017

Immigration policy must be sensitive to the needs of our science and technology sectors

If we want to keep our spot at the forefront of innovation we need to send a clear message that we are open to exchanges of talent, skills and education, says Vicky Ford