Chloe SmithA number of constituents have recently got in touch with me to share their concerns about the future of the Environment and of the serious issue of air pollution more specifically. Earlier this week the Environment Secretary announced an ambitious new strategy to clean up our air and save lives. ...
In a keynote speech last week, the Secretary of State for the Department for Work and Pensions has set out an ambitious new future for Universal Credit. She says Universal Credit is working for the vast majority of people, but to truly work for everyone, it must be flexible enough to ...
I welcome plans today announced by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to prioritise social housing for veterans suffering from mental health conditions, ensuring our armed forces get the help they need. Government plans will mean all applicants for social housing...
This is terrible news and my first thought is with the staff who will be disappointed, upset and anxious. I ask the company to conduct the process ahead sympathetically and as supportively as possible for the staff affected. Although this appears to be an internal commercial decision, I stand by to ...
I’m really grateful to the many constituents who are keeping me informed of their views on Brexit. As I always have done, I am carefully reading everything people say to me, and in turn keeping you up to date here on this blog. You will find a comprehensive series of blogs on my websi...
New financial penalties have come into force to crack down on fly-tipping. Any householder who fails to pass their waste to a licensed carrier, and whose waste is found fly-tipped, could face penalties of up to £400. New financial penalties have come into force to crack down on fly-tipping....
Today the pensions cold calling ban comes into effect, helping to keep people protected and ensure pensioners have dignity and security in retirement. unsolicited calls about your pension will become illegal this week companies that break the rules can face fines of up to £500,000 ...
Back in October last year the Government announced lots of positive measures in the Budget to support business, jobs creation and investment in our public services. I have previously blogged extensively about the policies announced which you can find out more detail about this on my website at the b...
Earlier this week the Prime Minister outlined the Government’s NHS Long Term Plan. This long-term plan has come about thanks to record investment of £20.5 billion a year in real terms by 2023-24. The plan will transform patient care and make sure every penny of taxpayers’ money is ...
Following the horrific murder of my constituent, Kerri McAuley by her former partner, I have done my best to help support efforts to tackle domestic abuse. I am asking that you please share this information with your friends and family. Norfolk County Council and Norfolk County Communit...