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Keep updated with the latest news locally, media coverage and news from Parliament.
Responding on behalf of HM Opposition during Business Questions on Thursday 19 November 2020, I called on the Government to provide more support for our frontline NHS staff ahead of the Chancellor's Spending Review. You can read my full speech below:
I responded to the following Urgent Question to the Leader of the House on Monday 16 November 2020: "To ask the Leader of the House of Commons if he will make a statement on participation in debates."
Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating the Festival of Lights in Britain, and to Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities all over the world.
During Business Questions on Thursday 12 November 2020, I highlighted the need for long-term funding for nurseries ahead of the Chancellor's Spending Review later this month. You can read my speech below:
On Tuesday 10 November 2020, I responded on behalf of HM Opposition to a motion on lay membership of the Committee on Standards. I tabled an amendment to this motion which sought to appoint both candidates for lay membership of the Committee on Standards chosen in line with the panel of selection appointed by the House of Commons Commission. Unfortunately the Government voted against this amendment and it was defeated by 261 ayes to 334 noes. You can read my speech below:
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