Many constituents have written to me asking about protection for LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum and the Nationality and Borders Bill. The Nationality and Borders Bill has been described by the Home Office as containing “the most radical changes to the broken asylum system in decades” making it harder for those who enter illegally to stay …
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Tax on beer is an issue that many of us are worried about because in many cases it is leading to the closure of pubs. Like you I am sad to see the decline of our pubs, which I agree are at the very heart of our communities and culture. In the past I have …
Our uplands are important to combat the climate emergency, preserve biodiversity and an important part of our quality of life. The UK has experienced some of the highest biodiversity loss in the world – birds continue to decline and the State of Nature Report 2019 pointed out that the biggest threat to biodiversity in the …
We all have concerns about this project, and I share many of them, especially its environmental impact. I agree that HS2 should be properly scrutinised for its impact on local communities and the environment, particularly ancient and modern woodlands. I want to see the Government engaging with campaigners, stakeholders, and the all the communities impacted …
Since the start of the pandemic, unprecedented numbers of people are having to access the social security system for the very first time (5.7 million as of 8 October 2020, a 90% increase since 12 March 2020). The latest data shows that there were 13,108 people and 11,910 households on Universal Credit (UC) in Islington …
Although fur farming has been outlawed in the UK, fur imports are still allowed to continue. You might know that for almost 30 years I have championed the fight against animal cruelty and have signed countless (Parliamentary) Early Day Motions opposing practices and actions involving cruelty to animals. In addition to being committed to banning …
