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I responded to a motion on Hybrid Proceedings (Extension of Temporary Orders) on Tuesday 12 May 2020. The motion extended semi-virtual proceedings until 20 May 2020. You can read my
On Monday 11 May 2020, I responded to an emergency Business Statement which allowed the continuation of a general debate on Covid-19. You can read my speech below:
"I thank the
On Monday 11 May 2020 I responded to a Government motion which followed the Committee on Standards’ fourth report of this parliamentary session. I also welcomed the new Chair of the
On Wednesday 6 March 2020, I responded to the Business Statement, urging the Government to do more to support care home staff on the frontline of the fight against Covid-19.
I responded to the Government’s Business Statement virtually on Wednesday 29 April 2020, the first time a Shadow Leader of the House has done so in Parliament’s history. You can
On Friday 24 April 2020, I wrote to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs regarding the closure of recycling centres during the coronavirus lockdown. I am
I responded to the Government's motion on remote voting on Wednesday 22 April 2020. Parliament agreed to allow remote voting for the first time ever - although the way in
On Wednesday 22 April, I responded to a Government motion on hybrid substantive proceedings which enables the Government to pass legislation in a "hybrid" Parliament, with some MPs in the