Chloe SmithYesterday the Government announced that millions of the lowest-income households will begin receiving cost of living payments worth up to £1,350 from this Spring, helping the most vulnerable. The aftershocks of Covid-19 and Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine continue to cause glob...
On Saturday the government announced £6.7 million of funding for pubs, clubs, and shops through the second round of the £150 million Community Ownership Fund, protecting our much-loved community amenities. Many pubs, clubs, and...
The changes will be made alongside the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill as it progresses through Parliament and follow positive engagement with MPs and stakeholders. The measures strengthen the government’s commitment to building enough of the right homes i...
Today the government has announced plans to give workers the right to request flexible working, strengthening workers’ rights and boosting productivity. Studies have shown that flexible working creates a more diverse working environment, increases financial returns fo...
Rt Hon Chloe Smith, MP for Norwich North, has announced she will stand down at the next general election. Chloe has represented Norwich North since 2009, winning the marginal seat five times. In 2023 she will become the longest serving MP for either Norwich constituency ...
The measures that the Chancellor outlined today are fair and involves a split between tax rises and spending cuts, with the greatest burden falling on those who can afford it most. The Chancellor is right to focus on economic inactivity in Autumn Statement. High vaca...
Today in the Autumn Statement the government has made tough but fair decisions to restore economic stability and tackle inflation. Inflation makes everyone poorer so it is right that the number one priority is to grip inflation. I welcome the fact that there have been no headli...
This week I have urged the government and business to work together to help people get into work. There are to record-high job vacancies across the country, which means that one of the very top issues for businesses is how to recruit - and millions of people would like to work but may need a bit of ...
Yesterday, the government announced that over 7 million cost of living payments had been made to low-income families in one week, as the most vulnerable families continue to be protected during this difficult period. I understand that families are struggling with rising prices, fuelled by Putin&r...
From today, almost one in four families will automatically receive a £324 Cost of Living Payment, as part of the £37 billion package the government are providing to support families to manage cost of living pressures. I understand that people are struggling with risi...