Chloe SmithChloe Smith, MP for Norwich North, this week met with the Prime Minister’s Adviser on Apprenticeships, Nadhim Zahawi MP. As Chair of the APPG on Youth Employment Chloe works closely with apprenticeship providers to promote best practice and overcome the challenges facing young people in the la...
Norwich MP Chloe Smith this week met with the Joseph Rowntree Foundation to discuss how best to tackle poverty in our society. The Foundation will be launching their new comprehensive anti-poverty strategy later this year, which argues that both the private and public sector have a role to play in p...
Chloe Smith, MP for Norwich North, this week chaired a meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Youth Employment to debate prospects for graduates. The meeting also featured guest speaker Samuel Gordon, Research Analyst at the Association of Graduate Recruiters. The number of st...
Norwich MP Chloe Smith has welcomed confirmation that that the PM has reached agreement with other EU leaders on looser VAT rules. The agreement, dismissed by some as impossible, means the so called “Tampon Tax” can finally be abolished. Commenting on the news Chloe said: ...
Following the Chancellor’s eighth budget, MPs have this week been debating what the Chancellor’s plans mean for Britain. Speaking for Norwich in the debate, Chloe said: “The Government have my wholehearted support in putting the next generation first. Our philosophy in the Co...
The facts on ESA and WRAG Many people have emailed or been talking about disability benefits. Contrary to what you have heard, spending on disability support will be higher in every year to 2020 than we inherited from Labour in 2010. We now spend £50 billion a year on...
I’m grateful to many constituents who have got in touch with me about Personal Independence Payment in the Budget. As you know, the Government recently published a response to the consultation on aids and appliances and the daily living component of Personal Independence Payment, and inc...
Chloe Smith, Member of Parliament for Norwich North is leading local action to bring more childcare places to Norwich by bringing together the county council with its statutory responsibilities, Norwich City College as a workforce training provider, the Chamber of Commerce, Citizens Advice Bureau, m...
We have a thriving economy in our city. We are well known for being one of the top most prosperous shopping destinations in the UK, as well as a centre for tourism, whilst our industries are strong and innovative in finance, engineering, technology and the creative sector. I believe it is busi...
At the election I said that I wanted a decent home for everyone in Norwich. This budget represents another step on the road to securing this goal. The Chancellor has announced investment of £100 million to deliver low-cost ‘second stage’ accommodation for rough sleeper...