Supporting children and learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) should be at the heart of the education system.
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This Bill threatens teachers and nurses with the sack during a staffing crisis, attacks the fundamental freedoms of working people and does nothing to resolve the underlying problems affecting our services.
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I am concerned that this Bill puts at risk hard-fought rights and protections for British workers, consumers and the environment while diminishing democratic scrutiny and accountability in key areas of British law.
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I am concerned by the increasing number of people experiencing food poverty and insecurity and that many people are suffering great anxiety about food bills. The situation of rising costs is serious, hitting UK households hard who cannot afford to be squeezed any further.
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We owe all NHS staff our full support. Day in, day out, they make an incredible contribution to our health service. Their bravery and selfless dedication throughout the pandemic represent the very best of our society.
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Data has the power to transform healthcare and support public services. Improving the way we use data can lead to better prevention, diagnoses, and treatments. But for data sharing to work, it must be built on trust, and it must come with assurances over privacy.
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For too long, mental health has not been afforded the same priority, funding or resources as physical health. Across England, 1.6 million people are waiting for mental health treatment and far too often help depends on your postcode, not your need.
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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.
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With 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%.
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High 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.
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New NHS data shows thousands waiting over a month for a GP appointment.
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Councils 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.
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Giving 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.
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It 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.
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I 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.
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As 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.
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Cancer patients need firm action from the Government now to address backlogs, bring down waiting lists and improve cancer pathways.
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Peter Dowd MP calls on local residents in Bootle to pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of UK Armed Forces this Remembrance Sunday.
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Supermarket 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.
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I 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.
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