We owe it to all those living with cardiovascular disease to set out a proper plan to improve outcomes, providing our NHS with the staff, technology, and resources it needs to bring down waiting lists and improve patient care.
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One in five pensioners live in poverty. In my view, this shows the importance of Pension Credit, which is intended to provide support for pensioners on very modest incomes.
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In my view, no animal should be made to suffer unnecessary pain and degradation, and we must drive up standards and practice in line with the most recent advances and understanding. Many animal welfare organisations oppose the use of e-collars and instead promote positive training methods.
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I support calls for a green prosperity plan to ramp up investment to reach £28 billion per year for tackling climate change, growing the green economy and creating good, green secure local jobs across the country.
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Private jets in the UK result in about 600,000 tonnes of CO2 a year, equivalent to around 200,000 people flying from the UK to Hong Kong and back.
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The consultation on support for CME concluded on 20 July 2023. The Government says it is currently analysing feedback from that consultation. I will follow developments closely.
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We are lucky to have thousands of miles of canals and rivers across England and Wales but I am concerned about the Canal and River Trust and its future funding arrangement.
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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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