Chloe SmithYesterday, the Prime Minister promised a ‘New Deal’ which will deliver new infrastructure across the UK, bringing a boost to the economy and improving skills. The Prime Minister said: "To that end we will build build build. Build back better, build back greener, build b...
The Government has set out its plan to return life to as near normal as we can, in a way that continues to protect our community and our NHS. I know that pandemic has been particularly hard for people who have needed to shield. It is good new that social distancing guidelines...
I am extremely grateful to our frontline NHS and social care staff in Norwich for supporting us all through the worst of the pandemic. Ensuring we protect our NHS workers and social care staff is very important to me. Last week, there was a debate on NHS testing in Parliament.&nbs...
The Medicines and Medical Devices Bill was debated in parliament earlier this week. I’m pleased to see that the Bill will remove unnecessary bureaucracy for the lowest risk clinical trials which will encourage the rapid introduction of new medicines. This will help save lives in...
Constituents have contacted me regarding Black Lives Matter protests and particularly vandalism. First of all, I will say straight that I am very concerned by what happened to George Floyd in the US. I have replied to many other constituents' concerns about how they believe race is stil...
Due to the commitment of everyone here in Norwich, and across the country, the Prime Minister has announced that from 4th July we will be able to see more of our friends and family. It has been hard to see normal life put on hold. I am hugely grateful to everyone who has made sacrifices whic...
The furlough and self-employment schemes have been a lifeline for millions of people and businesses. New figures released recently showed that here in Norwich North, 11,300 jobs have been protected through the furlough scheme. There are also 3,500 self-employed people ben...
The Government’s announcement of a £1 billion Covid catch-up plan which will help head teachers to provide extra support to children who have fallen behind while out of school has been welcomed in Norfolk. The most disadvantaged pupils will have access to tutors through a £350m ...
I know from parents, schools and volunteers how important school meals are. During the period of school closures, support has continued to be provided to children eligible for free school meals while they have been at home. That is on top of comprehensive help to the most vulnerable throughout th...
Before Covid-19, many constituents were waiting for an important operation on the NHS at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH). Some were waiting in severe pain. The rapid momentum of coronavirus understandably demanded that the hospital focus on the pandemic. Through the g...