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HANSARDEconomic SituationI would like to relay to the Chief Secretary a message that I just received from one of my constituents who was watching Prime Minister’s questions. My constituent said: “The…12 Oct 2022HANSARDThe Growth PlanThis year, for the first time ever, the number of women aged 25 to 34 leaving the workforce to care for children is going up. Four in 10 mothers have considered giving up work or…23 Sept 2022HANSARDTributes to Her Late Majesty the QueenI rise to pay tribute to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on behalf of my constituents in Dulwich and West Norwood. My sincere condolences go to His Majesty the King, the royal…10 Sept 2022HANSARDEngagementsQ11. The Prime Minister has been part of a Government who for the past 12 years have been systematically letting down the most vulnerable children in the country. The independent…07 Sept 2022HANSARDCOP27The Minister references the deadly drought in the horn of Africa and the catastrophic floods in Pakistan, which clearly show the reality and urgency of the climate emergency. Last…06 Sept 2022HANSARDCOP278. What diplomatic steps the Government are taking ahead of COP27 to work with partners in the global south to tackle the climate emergency.06 Sept 2022HANSARD Urgent and Emergency CareIn July, the average wait time in London for an ambulance needed by someone describing the symptoms of a stroke was more than an hour—more than three times longer than the target…05 Sept 2022HANSARDTrade with the EUResearch by the London School of Economics has found a huge drop in the number of trade relationships between UK businesses and the EU, with a 30% decrease in the variety of goods…21 Jul 2022HANSARDTrade with the EU2. What steps she plans to take to help increase trade with the EU.21 Jul 2022HANSARDChildren’s Social Care WorkforceIt is a great pleasure to see you in the Chair today, Mr Sharma. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for St Helens South and Whiston (Ms Rimmer) on securing this important…20 Jul 2022HANSARD Asylum Accommodation: Barry House, East DulwichI am grateful to have secured the Adjournment debate to bring to the House my concerns about the wellbeing of asylum seekers living in Barry House in my constituency. Barry House…19 Jul 2022HANSARDAffordable and Accessible ChildcareInstead of delivering meaningful reform of their broken childcare system, the Government have announced a consultation on allowing staff in early years settings to look after more…04 Jul 2022HANSARDIndependent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests ResignationThis is the second of the Prime Minister’s hand-picked ethics advisers to resign, alongside his anti-corruption champion. I have met children from two primary schools in my…16 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. This morning we have heard some frankly staggering attempts to present a dreadful UK-EU trade context as some kind of triumph, but that simply will not wash with my…16 Jun 2022HANSARDIndependent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests ResignationThey resigned!16 Jun 2022HANSARD Point of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Last Thursday a BBC investigation revealed shocking abuse and safeguarding failures in children’s homes run by Calcot Services for…13 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. The cost of a full-time nursery place for children under two has risen by 16% in the past five years, and for the first time in decades, the number of women leaving the…08 Jun 2022HANSARDViolence against Religious Groups: NigeriaMy thoughts today are with the families and friends of the worshippers brutally killed in St Francis church in Owo yesterday, on a sacred day for Christians around the world.…06 Jun 2022HANSARDSue Gray ReportMy constituent Ruby Fuller lived by the motto, “Live kindly, live loudly” in pursuit of social justice. Ruby died from cancer on 20 May 2020 as the “bring your own booze” party…25 May 2022HANSARDEarly Years Services and ChildcareMore than half of families with two-year-olds do not access any formal early years education or childcare at all, while a shocking 65% of eligible two-year-olds are not receiving…23 May 2022