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Valerie has today, on Back British Farming Day, called for public bodies to buy more British food all year round - part of the campaign to buy, make and sell more across Britain. I am asking every public body to give more contracts to British firms including local businesses in and also asking the Government to pass legislation
The second Opposition Day Debate was held on Afghanistan. A series of chaotic failures and miscalculations in Afghanistan have damaged our international reputation, weakened our security and tragically meant Brits and Afghans who worked alongside us have been left behind.
Two Opposition Day Debates were held on Wednesday 15 September 2021. The first debate was on the Government's plan to cut Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit by £20 a week.
Valerie said: Whilst it is right to repeal the Fixed Term Parliament Act, this Bill is an overreaction, based on a false premise: a misunderstanding of the causes of parliamentary gridlock in 2019.
On Wednesday 8 September 2021, the House of Commons voted on the Health and Social Care Levy to increase National Insurance by 1.25%. It passed by Ayes: 317 - Noes: 248.
The House of Commons voted on the Second Reading of the Elections Bill on Tuesday 7 September 2021. The Elections Bill passed Second Reading by Ayes: 327 - Noes: 228.
For online guidance on support for British and non-British nationals in Afghanistan:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/support-for-british-and-non-british-nationals-in-afghanistan
On 18 August 2021, I co-signed a letter with 135 fellow female MPs to Elay Ershad, expressing support and solidarity with her and women MPs in Afghanistan during this difficult time. The letter was coordinated by Rt Hon Harriet Harman MP.