Onshore wind is the cheapest, cleanest source of energy we have. Yet, since 2015 the Government has effectively banned new developments in England through its National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), keeping bills high and damaging our energy security.
Read MoreWith food prices and rents increasing, heating bills going up and taxes rising, I know this is a very difficult time for many. I have been calling on Ministers to offer real help to those who need it. Therefore, I welcome the Government’s announcement that most in-work and disability benefits will rise by 10%.
Read MoreHigh living costs are putting pressure on student budgets, which is affecting their learning and wellbeing. It was clear months ago that we were approaching a difficult winter, but I am concerned Ministers have not come up with the solutions we need.
Read MoreNew NHS data shows thousands waiting over a month for a GP appointment.
Read MoreCouncils across the country are facing a financial emergency, which risks threatening the vital services people rely on. Yet, instead of listening to local leaders’ concerns, the Government has passed the responsibility for difficult decisions onto local authorities, giving them the option of increasing council tax when people are struggling.
Read MoreGiving people the opportunity to travel to work, school or college in a more active way has been proven to do wonders for their physical and mental wellbeing. It is also a key tool in our fight against climate change and improving air quality in the local area.
Read MoreIt is shocking that so many guide dog owners have reported being refused access to a restaurant, shop or taxi at some point because of their dog.
Read MoreI have long supported calls for more rights and better protections for tenants, including an end to section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions to stop landlords from terminating tenancies with minimal justification.
Read MoreAs the largest contributor to UK emissions, decarbonising our transport sector must be a priority. The Committee on Climate Change warns that aviation is likely to be the largest emitting sector in the UK by 2050, even with strong progress on technology and limiting demand.
Read MoreCancer patients need firm action from the Government now to address backlogs, bring down waiting lists and improve cancer pathways.
Read MorePeter Dowd MP calls on local residents in Bootle to pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of UK Armed Forces this Remembrance Sunday.
Read MoreSupermarket workers have done so much to keep Britain running, not just during the pandemic, when they went above and beyond, but each and every day. They are key workers, vital to our everyday economy, and it is crucial that they are properly valued and get the recognition and respect they deserve.
Read MoreI am deeply alarmed by the forecast of famine in East Africa and believe that the United Kingdom must step up its actions to help save lives.
Read MoreAlcohol harm has wide-ranging impacts on individuals, their family and wider society. There are over one million hospital admissions relating to alcohol each year and alcohol-related deaths have increased, with poorer communities disproportionately affected.
Read MoreI believe that everyone deserves financial security in retirement and that the cornerstone of that is a decent State Pension which retains its value for future generations of pensioners.
Read MoreI want to see more done to strengthen the Hunting Act 2004, to close the loopholes that allow people to break the law, and to consign hunting to the history books.
Read MoreI believe it is important to look at how we can better protect people, animals and the planet from the misuse of fireworks, and the stress and anxiety it can cause to smaller children, older people and those who suffer from mental health issues, as well as to pets and livestock.
Read MoreGiven the central importance of our oceans in combating the climate crisis, it is critical that UK waters and the species that live there are properly protected.
Read MoreKinship care delivers better outcomes for children and their families and saves the Government millions of pounds each year. Yet, unlike foster parents, kinship carers often receive no additional support from the state.
Read MoreI have long believed the UK should lead the world with high animal welfare standards, where no animal is made to suffer unnecessary pain and degradation, and that it is not a binary choice between animal and human welfare.
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