The Government have just formally announced new Covid-19 restrictions for the North East to combat a worrying rise in the number of cases in our region. The measures will come into force at midnight tonight and include the following: residents must not socialise with other people outside of their own households or support bubble in … Continue reading New Covid Restrictions
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to question the Prime Minister at a special session in Parliament of the Chairs of Select Committees, known as the Liaison Committee. I raised the Petitions Committee report on supporting new parents during Covid 19. Our Committee made some very sensible recommendations, based on evidence, to improve the help on … Continue reading Questioning the Prime Minister
This morning, Catherine and Northern Labour MPs have written to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care requesting urgent clarification on a number of issues in relation to the forthcoming coronavirus restrictions in the North East. Please see the text of the letter below: Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP Secretary of State … Continue reading NE Labour MPs seek answers from Health Secretary on new restrictions
