2021 January

Responding to the Business Statement on Thursday 14 January 2021, I asked for a debate on new watered-down measures to prevent evictions during the pandemic and called on the Government to provide local councils with the funding they need. You can read my full speech below: 

On Wednesday 13 January 2021, I responded on behalf of HM Opposition to two motions which suspended sittings in Westminster Hall and debates on Private Members Bills owing to the rise in coronavirus infection rates. You can read my speech below: 

On Wednesday 6 January 2021 Parliament debated a Business of the House motion which facilitated the debate of Coronavirus lockdown regulations later that day. I asked the Leader of the House to extend virtual participation to other Committees and secondary legislation as MPs want to take part in all aspects of the House’s work on a safe and equal basis. You can read my question to the Leader below: