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Visit to DWP Jobcentre in Walsall
- 23/10/2020
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
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I visited the DWP Jobcentre in Walsall on Friday 23 October 2020, where I met with staff to discuss the issues my constituents have faced and what the DWP are doing to help. We spoke about the new Kickstart Scheme, which provides funding to employers to create job placements for 16 to 24 year olds on Universal Credit.
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Valerie responds to the Business Statement
- 22/10/2020
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
Responding to the Business Statement on Thursday 22 October 2020, I called for fair and consistent economic support for areas affected by the coronavirus lockdown. You can read my full speech below:
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Opposition Day Debate – Fair economic support for areas facing additional covid-19 restrictions
- 21/10/2020
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
On Wednesday 21 October 2020, HM Opposition held the second of its two Opposition Day Debates, on Covid-19 and the economy.
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Opposition Day Debate – Free School Meals
- 21/10/2020
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
On Wednesday 21 October 2020, HM Opposition held the first of two Opposition Day Debates, on the provision of free school meals over the holidays.
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Time to Read Week
- 19/10/2020
- Posted by: Valerie Vaz MP
- Category: News
The Book Trust held its fifth annual Time to Read campaign from 19-25 October 2020, aiming to get children and families reading together.