Chloe SmithCOVID-19 is rightly the big issue on people’s minds, however, today (March 18th) Parliament also discussed the important issue of ‘health and safety of prison staff’. HMP Norwich is within my constituency and taking into account Norwich Prison’s latest CQC report, this is a d...
COVID-19: Government update- Supporting Businesses. Yesterday during the Government’s daily press conference, the Chancellor announced unprecedented measures to help support businesses and individuals through the worst of the economic disruption that COVID-19 may cause. The Prime Ministe...
I said in my previous blog piece (March 16th) that as circumstances change the Government would evolve their measures. Last night the Prime Minister gave the first daily update on COVID-19 and has asked people to begin the process known as social distancing. I have included a link to this update ...
Reporting Back: COVID-19 I know this is a very worrying time for many. I want to ensure my constituents have the most up to date, accurate and straightforward information about COVID-19. I would first like to pay tribute to the fantastic work done by our public services and all those working t...
I know that covid-19 (coronavirus) is worrying for many people. I feel that myself, professionally and personally. My colleague Nadine Dorries MP was confirmed as having the virus. Having sat near her in Parliament, I was contacted by Public Health England and asked to self-isolate. ...
Today’s Budget delivers on our promises to the British people and gets things done. It is a Budget delivered in challenging times, that delivers on the priorities people asked us to focus on, and builds on the great progress made during the last decade. I have included below a link to the f...
I understand the threat of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a great concern to many constituents, so I wanted to take the time to write and update constituents on the latest developments. Firstly, I want to share the latest information I have received from the Secretary of State for Health about COV...
Yesterday Parliament voted on the second reading of the Medicines and Medical Devices Bill. The NHS is crucial to so many of us here in Norwich North so I wanted to take the time to update you on what this Bill will mean for our NHS. This Bill forms part of the Government’s plans to empower...
The Prime Minister has announced that the UK will overhaul its approach to foreign policy through a new government-wide review. The Government has committed to hold the largest review of the UK’s foreign, defence, security and development policy since the end of the Cold War. This Integrate...
In Parliament this week, the Government’s ambitious Environment Bill will receive its second reading. As the MP for Norwich North I will be supporting this comprehensive Bill and I wanted to take the time to update constituents on the contents of this vitally important piece of legislation. ...