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The Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill follows the publication of the Levelling Up the United Kingdom White Paper, which highlighted disparities across different regions of the UK.
The English Football League and its 72 League Clubs are coming together to launch the ‘Together – Supporting Communities’ initiative during the current cost-of-living crisis. This scheme will provide community services and matchday offers to help families in challenging economic times and contribute towards the Government’s ‘Help for Households’ initiative.
In April 2022, the Elections Act 2022 was passed by Parliament. Within the act were provisions that implemented voter ID, which includes passports, driving licence, photo travel pass from Oyster 60+ and the Voter Authority Certificate. The design of the VAC is the responsibility of the Electoral Commission and will show the elector’s name and photograph, the local authority that
The Australia and New Zealand Trade Bill ratifies and implements the UK's free trade agreements with Australia and New Zealand. I have concerns about the way in which these trade deals were negotiated. The former Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has even admitted that the Australia deal was bad for Britain.
During FCDO Question on the 13 December, the Minister was asked about the potential merits of establishing an FCDO centre of expertise to help support democracies across the world. I asked the Minister:
I visited St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Rough Hay Road Darlaston as part of Parliament Week on Friday 9 December. The pupils asked me questions about the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
I was delighted with the decision that the Planning application for the Battery Storage Site on Chapel Lane was refused. This is a great win for everyone who put in objections, and it has taken a great deal of work to ensure the case was made on planning grounds.
I signed an Amendment to the Financial Services and Markets Bill, which would have introduce New Clause 7 to the Bill. The Amendment was also signed by 83 of my colleagues. Unfortunately the Amendment did not pass, Ayes: 206 and Noes 271.