The stepfather of a Maidenhead man who was shot dead in Texas said he ‘profoundly’ disagrees with Government’s approach towards families of loved ones murdered abroad. Maidenhead’s MP Joshua Reynolds has been advocating for families in the Commons and previously secured an adjournment debate on the issue. However, this amendment was voted down in the Commons in October. Since then, an amendment to the Bill, carried by the House of Lords, has come before the Commons for consideration. “The decision to reject the amendment in favour of non-binding guidance is a missed opportunity to provide real security for those who need it most.

Source: Express April 04, 2026 17:23 UTC