News Archive

This week I've been pressing the Government on:

✅ Time limits for the Coronavirus Bill ✅ Support for start-ups, small businesses and the self-employed ✅ Homes for overcrowded and homeless families

I know too many families struggle living in severely overcrowded accommodation. Already children are forced to share beds with parents and some vulnerable families are crammed into single flats with other families. Many live in a single-room hostels. The closure of schools, self-isolation, and family quarantine will make an already…

The coronavirus pandemic means people are losing their jobs but some are banned from accessing public money, like Universal Credit.

I’ve written to the Home Secretary asking for a clear commitment and today Diane Abbott also raised this issue. People need reassurance now.

We can do better than this. Other European countries have stepped up to the challenge – Norway is supporting freelancers/self-employed workers by providing 80% of their average salary over the last 3 years.

The Government needs to announce a proper plan.

Self-isolation for families in overcrowded accommodation and single-room hostels is hard.

We need a better solution than this – what about empty new build homes being provided for people in desperate need?