Chloe SmithThe Government has announced that it plans to support the Second Reading of the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Bill, which intends to raise the age of consent for marriage to 18. I thought some constituents may be interested to read more about this, and so am sharing a letter I have re...
Today, the Government has issued guidance to help teachers tackle sensitive issues, safeguarding political impartiality in the classroom whilst helping children to develop in an appropriate way. No subject should be off-limits in the classroom, as long as it is treated in an age...
Figures released today show that the number of payrolled employees in the UK rose by 108,000 in January – showing that the Plan for Jobs is working both locally and nationally. As the country Builds Back Better, the priority is to getting people into good, high skilled jobs,...
Today the Government has announced new protections to prevent children from accessing pornography online which further strengthens the Online Safety Bill and makes the internet a safer place for children. It is too easy for children to access pornography online and parents deserve peace of mind t...
Earlier this week the Government announced plans to transform education and opportunities for the most disadvantaged students – ensuring everyone can fulfil their potential. The Government is determined to help people receive the best possible education and gain the knowledge and skill...
Decades of gender health inequality will be addressed now the Government has recently published its vision to reset the dial on women’s health. I know this matters to many in Norwich North. The Vision for Women’s Health sets out key government commitments on women’s health, whil...
The Government are continuing to help people into work and providing immediate support to help people with the cost of living. Pressures created by global events, including the rise in wholesale gas prices and the Covid pandemic, have unavoidably caused a strain on families and household costs th...
Last year the country was in the grip of the biggest recession in 300 years. Thanks to the Government’s Plan For Jobs, the UK today is recovering faster than our major competitors, more people are in work, and growth is up. People are concerned about the cost of living, people a...
I know how important it is to protect and support young people and families here in Norwich. I am continuing to work hard to ensure that families right across Norwich North are able to access the support services that they need and ensure they can access when they need to. Young people's heal...
I welcome the Government’s Autumn Budget and Spending Review, as it will help working families in Norwich meet the cost of living, deliver world-class public services, by driving economic growth across the country. This is a government committed to investment in public services, focus...