Liz McInnes MP questions Government over dangerous driving delay

Liz McInnes MP pictured in 2016 at an event in Westminster to highlight the injustice of Joseph Brown-Lartey’s killer receiving only six years, serving three. Liz is pictured with Ian and Dawn Brown-Lartey and campaigning journalist Michelle Livesey

Liz McInnes, Member of Parliament for Heywood and Middleton, has asked the Government to use next week’s extra week in Parliament to bring forward legislation on tougher sentences for those who cause death by dangerous driving.

Next week was supposed to be a recess week, giving MPs a chance to work in their constituencies, but this was cancelled due to Brexit. However, no Brexit business is planned for next week so Liz asked the Leader of the House, Andrea Leadsom MP, if they might bring forward the legislation promised in October 2017 instead.

Liz McInnes MP says: “For more than 4 years now I have been fighting to introduce tougher sentences for those who cause death by dangerous driving.

“In October 2017 the Government finally announced that they intended to bring in tougher sentences, but 16 months later campaigners are still waiting.

“Yesterday I asked the Leader of the House if the Government might use next week’s light schedule to introduce the legislation but sadly her response was non-committal.

“On behalf of the families of victims, including Ian and Dawn Brown-Lartey whose son Joseph was killed in 2014, I have raised the delay regularly with Ministers. The delay is simply inexcusable.

“Alongside Ian and Dawn, and campaigners including the journalist Michelle Livesey and road safety charity Brake, I will continue to pressure the Government until they do what they have promised.”