Chloe SmithThe Chancellor is right today to focus on growth, including helping people into work. He joins my consistent argument that it's economically right and morally right to include the talent and potential that could be in the UK workforce given the necessary support. The Autumn...
A partnership of Norwich-based organisations has been awarded membership of Sustainable Food Places, a national network of over 90 local partnerships aimed at making local, healthy and sustainable food available to all. Norwich joins other cities including Bristol, Brighton & Hove a...
I was pleased to be able to support the Disabled Children's Partnership with their recent call for information on the type of casework MPs deal with on behalf of disabled children and their families. As a former Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, it is hugely important to ...
Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day. In its 12th year, Global Accessibility Awareness Day aims to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access, and the more than One Billion people worldwide with disabilities ...
This week is the start of Foster Care Fortnight. Foster Care Fortnight is The Fostering Network's annual campaign to raise the profile of fostering and show how foster care transforms lives. Children and young people flourish in supportive, nur...
In the Autumn, the Government took tough decisions to restore stability, grip inflation and reduce debt. Thanks to measures introduced, inflation has started to fall, and economy is bouncing back, with record numbers of employees on the payroll both locally and nationally. Today, the Chance...
I am delighted to see that Norfolk has been chosen by the Government as one of 75 eligible local authorities to take part in the Family Hubs and Start for Life programme in England. The aim of the Family Hub programme is to join up and enhance services across Norfolk for co...
As MP for Norwich North, one of my priorities has always been ensuring that people in Norwich have the jobs they need. That's why I welcome figures released today that show 30 million people are in work across the UK. This is nearly a 50 year employment high with another recorded fall in unemplo...
As MP for Norwich North, one of my priorities has always been ensuring that our children get the best start in life possible. That is why I am delighted that the government has announced more support for families through Family Hubs and Start for Life programme. Family runs right through the Cons...
Earlier this week, the Prime Minister set out his vision for Britain with five key promises covering the economy, NHS and illegal immigration, showing how this Government will deliver for the British people. The government has taken action to tackle the problems facing the country by stabi...