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I support the call for a guarantee in the Autumn Statement for the Government to fully fund its promise to offer 30 hours free childcare per week.
On Thursday 17 November 2016, as Shadow Leader of the House, I started Business questions by calling for the Government to announce the forthcoming business.
Women earn significantly less than men in full-time work, shown by the current 13.9% gender pay gap. Equal Pay Day is the day that women effectively earn less than men in the calendar year.
On Sunday the 13th November 2016 I attended the Remembrance Sunday Services at the Town Centre and in Darlaston. I laid a wreath at both events made by disabled ex-servicemen. The event started with a March past by the following Associations:
As Shadow Leader of the House it was a delight to welcome the Youth Parliament to the House of Commons for their 7th visit on Friday 11 November 2016. Young people aged 11-18 filled the Chamber and debated topics chosen through their Make your Mark ballot. Nearly one million young people had voted on topics
On Sunday 13 November 2016 the nation remembered and honoured those who have sacrificed themselves to secure and protect our freedom. If you are in need of support or require support for someone else, the RAF Benevolent Fund may be able to help.
The Revd Liz Jones held a special service for HM Queen Elizabeth to celebrate her 90 Birthday during the weekend of the 11th and 12th of June 2016. Following the Service I wrote to Her Majesty the Queen to let her know of the event. Her Majesty expressing her gratitude for the event said
HMRC signed a £75 million contract with Concentrix to correct tax credit claims. I am concerned for the growing number of my constituents and others across the UK who have had their tax credits unfairly and unjustly stopped. This failure has placed many people under strain in forcing them to prove their eligibility for tax