A number of constituents have emailed about electric scooters and some have had negative experiences with thes e-scooters, as they are popularly called. Only yesterday whilst in a car I was overtaken by one doing 30mph on the road; even lesser powered ones go very quickly on pavements. We need a sensible legal approach to …
The disabled seem to have been forgotten by the Government during this pandemic. And it is heart breaking that such a disproportionate number of disabled people have died as a result of Government neglect. The decade of austerity under Conservative-led governments that preceded this pandemic has already had a devastating impact on the lives of …
For some time now I have spoken out in support of the use of medical cannabis in order that it be decriminalised and made readily available via the NHS. Given that there is an All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) devoted entirely to this cause I’d have expected significant and steady progress to be unfolding here. …
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I remain deeply concerned about the widely acknowledged humanitarian crisis in Yemen. Britain’s continued role in providing weapons and military support to Saudi Arabia while they are conducting military action against Yemen, including inflicting massive civilian casualties, is totally unacceptable. The situation in Yemen has worsened as the impact of Covid-19 has led to a …
For many years I have been an advocate for a woman’s right to safe and legal abortion, and I am committed to ensuring that this right continues to be protected in law. Allowing the use of Abortion Pills was designed to limit the transmission of Covid-19 and ensure continued access to early medical abortion services. …
For many, cinemas are an important cultural and community space and have been particularly hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. I was very concerned that the Government stated they would only be supporting “viable” jobs through the pandemic. I believe this is a misguided approach because many jobs and businesses that were viable before the …
