Chloe SmithThis week the Online Safety Bill returned to the House of Commons – the first legislation of its kind in the world protecting children from harmful content online. For too long, platform growth has been prioritised above all else, leaving children exposed to harmful and inappropr...
Today new regulations to halve council tax for families who offer their second homes to Ukrainians fleeing conflict will come into force, supporting families to open up their second homes to those who need it the most. It is important to recognise the more than 200,000 people nationally who have ...
I welcome the news that Norfolk will receive one of 75 new Family Hubs under plans to Level Up access to childcare, mental health services, housing advice, and employment across England. As part of the Government’s plans to support vulnerable children and families, 75 councils across the co...
Yesterday, the Government doubled the Household Support Fund to £1 billion, ensuring those who need it most continue to receive vital support to help households in Norwich with the cost of living. I understand the pressures many people are facing with the rising cost of living, ...
Last week the Government announced £23.5 million of funding to deliver 500 new Changing Places toilets - making public spaces accessible to everyone. Norwich City Council and Broadland District Council will receive £155,000 of funding to deliver new Changing Places toilets as part of ...
Today the Government have announced a green paper to consult on a stronger national system for children with special educational needs and disabilities to end the postcode lottery of uncertainty and accountability as we level up opportunities. Every child, regardless of their background, should b...
Schools in Norwich will receive extra support to help people receive the best possible education and gain the skills and knowledge needed to unleash their potential. The Conservative Government is targeting intensive investment in areas across the country where school outcomes are...
Today the Government have announced extra investment for grassroots football facilities - so that more people can enjoy the benefits of coming together and playing sport. Too many communities across the UK do not have access to the high standard of local sports facilities that they need and deser...
In the Spring Statement, the Chancellor announced his new Tax Plan to reduce and reform taxes to support Norwich families. The best way to help families with the cost of living is to help people into good jobs. Somebody moving from welfare to full-time work on the National Living Wage is over &po...
I have just listened to the Chancellor of the Exchequer deliver his Spring Statement today. He quite rightly says that we must support our friends in the Ukraine, and I welcome the £400m of aid that the UK has spent. We cannot forget that the only way we can support our Ukrainian ...