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Press Releases
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On Monday 2 November 2020, I responded to a short business statement following the Prime Minister's announcement of further lockdown restrictions. You can read my full speech below:
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
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:
On Wednesday 21 October 2020, HM Opposition held the second of its two Opposition Day Debates, on Covid-19 and the economy.
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.
The Book Trust held its fifth annual Time to Read campaign from 19-25 October 2020, aiming to get children and families reading together.
During Business Questions on Thursday 15 October 2020, I criticised the Government's misuse of public money and called for the reinstatement of a hybrid Parliament and remote voting. You can read my full speech below:
On Monday 12 October 2020, the House of Commons voted on Lords amendments to the Agriculture Bill (2019-2021). This Bill provides the legislative framework for replacement agricultural support schemes when we leave the European Union.