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I have signed Early Day Motion (EDM) #564 in solidarity with George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter campaign. The death of George Floyd has yet again shone a light on the racism and hatred experienced by many across the world, including in our own country. You can read the full text of this EDM
On behalf of my constituents, I wrote to HM Treasury to seek further information regarding government support for bereaved families at this difficult time. I was provided with the following response - I hope this information is of some help to those who have recently lost loved ones.
On Monday 8 June 2020 I responded to an emergency debate held in Parliament on House business during the pandemic, under the rules of Standing Order No. 24 (SO24). SO24 is a rule that allows an MP to ask the Speaker to allow time for an emergency debate on a particular topic. You can read
I responded to the Business Statement on Thursday 4 June 2020 following the Leader of the House's decision to end remote voting and semi-virtual parliamentary proceedings. You can read my full speech below:
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: