The Prime Minister remarked that action on child poverty will be a “measure of what this government does”. I could not agree more. The Child Poverty Taskforce is set to unveil its strategy later this year, with measures such as introducing free
It’s been more than seven years since the Court of Appeal ruled that changes to public sector pensions unlawfully discriminated against younger workers, and the Government introduced the McCloud remedy to fix it. The changes saw thousands of dedicated public servants forcibly
Work experience is more than just a line on a CV—it can be a turning point. For many young people, especially those without connections or confidence, a placement in the right setting can be the difference between a future full of possibilities
We need growth. It’s the key part of the Government’s agenda and it’s a fact that our economy has to get going again. That’s why it was so important for me to lead the crucial debate on Government support for rural businesses.
On 1 July, MPs will vote on the biggest package of cuts to welfare since George Osborne’s years of austerity. The Government’s own assessment predicts that 250,000 people will be pushed into poverty as a result of the proposals – including 50,000
Bristol Airport stands at the forefront of an extraordinary opportunity — not just for our region, but for the country. The future of flight and the British aviation industry are being written right here in the South West, and they’re powered by
The public is deeply worried about the impact of assisted dying on vulnerable and disabled people, find a major new poll for Care Not Killing. Asked, “If assisted dying were legalised in Britain, how concerned or not would you be that the
It was an honour to have the chance to put a debate to Westminster Hall this week on the subject that this House has considered the USAID funding pause and its impact on UK International Development. While decisions regarding an American government
Britain was forged in the fires of the Industrial Revolution. Regions like Teesside were the powerhouses that helped build a global economy. Towns like Middlesbrough, once proudly stood as “Ironopolis”, at the centre of global industry. The metals produced in our foundries
Being Chair of the Petitions Committee has been a learning curve and also a joy. One is exposed to a wide variety of topics that make the general public tick, from animal welfare to school reforms and the infamous call for another
