2020
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Valerie responds to a motion on Virtual Participation
- 24/11/2020
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
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On Tuesday 24 November I responded on behalf of HM Opposition to a motion on Virtual Proceedings in parliamentary debates. Before this debate, the Government tried to force through its plan to only extend virtual participation in debates to MPs who are themselves clinically extremely vulnerable by pulling three pieces of business without giving notice to the House.
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Delivering Diwali Boxes
- 21/11/2020
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
On Saturday 21 November 2020, I spent the day delivering Diwali boxes to our senior citizens with volunteers from Darlaston All Active.
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Letter to the Prime Minister on opening churches
- 21/11/2020
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
On Saturday 21 November 2020 I signed a letter to the Prime Minister calling for the safe re-opening of churches for worship as soon as possible, and at least in time for Christmas. The current lockdown restrictions in England, which are due to expire on 2 December 2020, ban religious services from taking place.
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World Children’s Day
- 20/11/2020
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
Today marks World Children’s Day, Unicef’s annual day of action for children, by children. This year has been challenging for all of us, but especially for children. We must work to ensure child can go to school and learn, every child can access the healthcare they need, and every child can enjoy the world around them in a safe and sustainable climate.
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Valerie responds to Select Committee Statement
- 19/11/2020
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
On Thursday 19 November 2020, I responded to a Select Committee statement from the Chair of the Procedure Committee regarding virtual participation in debates. You can read my full speech below: