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HANSARDEngagementsReal-terms pay cuts for millions of public sector workers, an insulting 37p increase in benefit levels and broken promises on minimum wage increases show that the Prime Minister…09 Dec 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseDecent sick pay is essential if we are to ensure that people testing positive for covid can self-isolate, but at just £96 a week, it leaves many having to choose between isolating…03 Dec 2020HANSARD Spending Review 2020 and OBR ForecastA few months ago, the Conservative party was clapping public sector workers. Now it is cutting the pay of millions. This crisis should not be paid for on the backs of the working…25 Nov 2020HANSARDDeportation: Human Rights ComplianceWhat recent steps he has taken with the Home Secretary to ensure UK Government compliance with international human rights law in the handling of deportation cases.24 Nov 2020HANSARDDeportation: Human Rights ComplianceThe Julian Assange case is just one of many recent cases that have led to greater public discussion of the issue of extradition between the US and the UK in recent years. There…24 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Winter PlanWhen the Prime Minister announced the end of the first lockdown in late June, the Office for National Statistics weekly survey estimated that about 25,000 people had covid, but…23 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Economy UpdateWhen I previously asked the Chancellor about furloughed workers having to survive on less than the minimum wage, his callous response was that they would be “able to work…22 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdatePeople will have seen images of packed rugby stadiums in New Zealand last week after the country announced that it had effectively ended domestic transmission of coronavirus. It…19 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateSerco is at the heart of an outsourced tracing system that is failing to contact one third of all the close contacts of those with coronavirus. That is clearly helping the virus…15 Oct 2020HANSARDOnline Learning: Universities and Covid-19The Secretary of State should have seen the new analysis today that shows that infection rates on university campuses are up to seven times higher than those in surrounding areas.…12 Oct 2020HANSARDOnline Learning: Universities and Covid-19What steps he is taking to help ensure university students have access to digital and online learning during the covid-19 outbreak.12 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseSome £12 billion has been allocated for test and trace. Much of that has been squandered on outsourcing giants, such as Serco, which not only have records of failure but have been…08 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateIn the past 14 days, New Zealand has had 35 coronavirus cases, China, Hong Kong and Macau 260, Vietnam 28, Thailand 84 and Australia 238. The UK has had 108,000 cases. Our…05 Oct 2020HANSARD Students’ Return to UniversitiesThe blame for the coronavirus outbreak on campuses lies squarely with the Government’s decision to ignore their own evidence warning that face-to-face teaching and halls of…29 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe PCS union has raised fears that Serco could be handed contracts to carry out the very sensitive interviews of people who are seeking refuge here in our country. Serco’s…28 Sept 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.28 Sept 2020HANSARD Covid-19Shamefully, the UK has had one of the highest coronavirus death rates in the world. If we had had Germany’s deaths per million rate, we would have had more than 30,000 fewer…22 Sept 2020HANSARDAviation Sector JobsWhat recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on helping to protect the jobs of workers in the aviation sector.17 Sept 2020HANSARDAviation Sector JobsGiving evidence to the Transport Committee yesterday, BA boss Alex Cruz seemed to suggest that the company’s notorious fire and rehire threats were now off the table. However, I…17 Sept 2020HANSARD Birmingham Attacks and Extinction Rebellion ProtestsDirect action is a proud part of our history and democracy. Through it, the Chartists and suffragettes helped secure the right to vote and trade unions won the eight-hour working…07 Sept 2020