Our ageing population not only deserve good social care, they should be entitled to it, but the existing workforce are burnt out, underpaid and overworked.
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The government's proposals to close ticket offices show a reckless disregard for passengers and staff alike. Our Merseyrail stations will be immune from these plans because we control our own network - but the picture across the rest of the country is bleak.
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One in seven babies born in the UK receives some level of neonatal care. While many will return home with their families after just a few days, every year around 50,000 have to spend more than a week in neonatal care. I believe society has a duty of care for parents with a child in this situation.
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I believe the Government’s plan to double down on fossil fuels with new exploration in the North Sea is the wrong answer to the fossil fuel crisis we face.
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Sexual orientation should not be a barrier to accessing fertility treatment on the NHS. I urge the Government to set out a timeline for when the Women’s Health Strategy commitments will be implemented and end unequal access to IVF treatment for LGBT+ people.
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I am concerned about the effect of State Pension Age (SPA) equalisation and the accelerated timescale in the Pensions Act 2011 producing considerable hardship for many women.
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I am concerned about the problems disabled children are having accessing their savings in Child Trust Funds and Junior ISAs. Parents and guardians of disabled children should be able to ensure that their children can access the money in these accounts without undue difficulties.
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The debt crisis in low-income countries is clearly diverting resources away from public services and health systems. The Government’s response to the International Development Committee’s report is now due. I would like it to explain what type of role it plans to take in helping to unlock relief for countries in debt distress and bring creditors to the table.
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I am concerned about the boom in the cropping of dogs’ ears and I will continue to call for action to protect dogs from this abhorrent criminal activity.
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There is something fundamentally wrong with how Work Capability Assessments (WCAs) operate currently, as demonstrated by the high number of cases overturned on appeal.
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I support ending the use of cages on farms for hens and other animals and providing enough time for producers to plan and make necessary changes. I believe that the British public would universally welcome the end of the use of cages on farms.
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Investment in walking and cycling has huge benefits for public health and the economy. I want to see us lead a shift away from private cars and be ambitious on investment in active travel.
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I believe this cruel blood sport has no place in our country and should be consigned to the history books. I am committed to enhancing and strengthening the Hunting Act, closing loopholes that allow for the illegal hunting of foxes, deer and hares.
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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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