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I responded to a motion on proceedings during the pandemic on Tuesday 2 June 2020, opposing the Government's reckless decision to prematurely scrap semi-virtual proceedings and remote voting. You can read my full speech below:
I received this lovely poem, from Matilda Jones age 11, who is a pupil at Blue Coat Primary School. I wanted to share this with you.
I responded to a motion on membership of the Liaison Committee on Wednesday 20 May 2020 which installed the Government's preferred candidate as chair of the committee, breaking with a longstanding parliamentary convention. You can read my full speech below:
I responded to a Business Motion on Wednesday 20 May 2020 which ended hybrid proceedings and remote voting in the House of Commons. You can read my full speech below:
On Wednesday 20 May 2020 I responded to the Business Statement and highlighted some of the challenges facing dentists and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Walsall South. You can read my full speech below:
I responded to the following Urgent Question to the Leader of the House on Wednesday 20 May 2020: "To ask the Leader of the House if he will make a statement on the conduct of business after the Whitsun recess and if he will bring forward the necessary motions to continue the online participation of
On Wednesday 13 May 2020 I responded to the Business Statement, criticising the Government's confused messaging on returning to work. You can read my full speech below:
I responded to a motion on Hybrid Proceedings (Extension of Temporary Orders) on Tuesday 12 May 2020. The motion extended semi-virtual proceedings until 20 May 2020. You can read my full speech below: