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I wish you a very peaceful Christmas and all good wishes for the New Year.
I want to thank everyone on the front line in public services who has stepped up
Revd Emily led us in socially distanced carol singing outside at St Paul’s at the Crossing on Saturday 19 December 2020. People stopped to listen including some bus drivers
I visited Ablewell Hotel on Saturday 19 December 2020 to deliver Christmas presents for those in need. I also handed over some baby clothes donated by Ray Simmons of the
On Thursday 17 December 2020, I responded on behalf of the Opposition to the debate on matters to be raised before the Adjournment. This debate was held before the house rose
Responding to the Business Statement on Thursday 17 December, I criticised the awarding of government contracts without competition. Ahead of the Christmas recess I also paid tribute to House staff
Valerie responds to a motion to appoint members to the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority
On behalf of HM Opposition, I responded to a motion to appoint Helen Jones and reappoint Sir Robert Owen as ordinary members of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority. You can read
On Monday 14 December 2020 I attended a zoom call with the High Commissioner for Pakistan and the Deputy Shadow leader of the House Afzal Khan MP. It was good
On 10 December 2020, I highlighted the uncertainties affecting businesses, calling for clarification on Brexit negotiations and the Coronavirus vaccine. You can read my full speech below:
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