YOUR QUESTIONS ON CORONAVIRUS ANSWERED
Yesterday the Petitions Committee held an evidence session with Ministers and advisers to put your questions on Coronavirus to them. We held the session via video conference for the first time and a video is available to watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmHWDlzlxfA&feature=youtu.be Our witnesses were Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England Dr Jenny Harries OBE, Minister of … Continue reading YOUR QUESTIONS ON CORONAVIRUS ANSWERED
Covid-19 (Coronavirus)
This global pandemic is spreading quickly and has made its way into our community. We know the numbers are rising and it is obviously causing huge concern. Yesterday the Prime Minister gave a press conference alongside the Chief Medical Officer and the Chief Scientific Advisor, setting out the UK’s approach. If you did not see … Continue reading Covid-19 (Coronavirus)
Budget 2020
Today the Chancellor delivered his 2020 Budget. The spread of coronavirus crisis is understandably causing a lot of worry, for families and for businesses. We have been pressing the government to make sure they put enough support in place and I welcome the Chancellor’s commitment today to supporting the NHS, expanding the safety net provided … Continue reading Budget 2020
Petitions debate: Investing in free childcare
Today I was proud to lead the first Petitions Debate in Parliament on free childcare. Over 146,000 people signed this petition, including over 600 in Newcastle. Childcare is a huge expense for families and it prevents many parents from returning to work after having children because it is just not cost effective. We know that … Continue reading Petitions debate: Investing in free childcare
HS2 given the green light. East Coast Mainline needs investment too!
Today the government have finally given the green light to the HS2 rail line. We desperately need a new north-south mainline railway in the UK and this crucial investment has been held back by dithering and delays for too long. It was first announced by the last Labour government in 2009 so this is … Continue reading HS2 given the green light. East Coast Mainline needs investment too!