I responded to the Government’s Business Statement virtually on Wednesday 29 April 2020, the first time a Shadow Leader of the House has done so in Parliament’s history. You can read my full speech below:

On Friday 24 April 2020, I wrote to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs regarding the closure of recycling centres during the coronavirus lockdown. I am calling on the Government to ensure the safe re-opening of recycling centres in the interests of public health. You can read my letter in full below: 

I responded to the Government's motion on remote voting on Wednesday 22 April 2020. Parliament agreed to allow remote voting for the first time ever - although the way in which this would be conducted has yet to be agreed and no votes are expected until it has been. You can read my full speech below: 

On Wednesday 22 April, I responded to a Government motion on hybrid substantive proceedings which enables the Government to pass legislation in a "hybrid" Parliament, with some MPs in the chamber and others connected via video link. You can read my full speech below: 

I responded to the Business Statement on Tuesday 21 April 2020, as Parliament returned from an extended Easter recess due to the coronavirus lockdown. You can read my full speech below: