I am committed to upholding the founding principles of the NHS as a comprehensive, integrated and public health service that is there for all of us when we need it.
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It is shameful that the forced installation of prepayment meters is cutting off people’s heat and power, including some of the most vulnerable people in our society.
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The UK should keep its funding promises to farmers in low-income countries taking on the climate crisis.
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I believe the inadequacy of the current mileage allowance system has the potential to worsen staff shortages in the public sector.
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I believe the Government needs to address the cost-of-living crisis that is hitting public sector workers and the general public alike. I am therefore calling on Ministers to get around the table and negotiate with trade unions across the public sector.
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Over 9,000 families in Bootle face an annual mortgage payment increase of £1,450 under the Conservatives.
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Yemen remains one of the world’s greatest humanitarian crises. Millions of people have been forced from their homes, face acute malnutrition and need humanitarian assistance.
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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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