National Campaigns

I was deeply saddened by the tragic drownings and loss of life in the Channel. My thoughts are with the loved ones of those who died and the first responders.

I am determined that disabled children and their families should receive the support they need to lead fulfilling lives and be part of the community.

I understand that the Department for Education is taking firm action to deal with unregistered schools to ensure that settings are closed or shut down completely where necessary.

Thank you for contacting me about Oxfam's latest campaign on climate change and COP26. I note that the campaign highlights several key areas, including the Cambo oil field, climate finance and international net zero targets.

Holiday lets contribute to the economy, create jobs, increase tourism and are generally a good use of housing.

I welcome the intention, through the Health and Care Bill, to develop more integrated care between the NHS, local government, social care providers and other partners to deliver better integration of health and care services on the ground.

The workforce is the beating heart of the NHS and I pay tribute to all those who work so hard in our health service. Clause 34 of the Health and Care Bill would require the production of a workforce accountability report at least every five years.

I am glad that mass testing for teachers and staff is well-established in schools and that secondary school and college pupils continue to be offered twice-weekly testing during term time. However, I appreciate your concerns about consent for this mass testing.

Cancer remains a high priority for the Government and despite survival rates being at a record high, too many people continue to die from it, leaving many devastated by the loss of loved ones. In the past decade, rates of survival from cancer have increased year-on-year.

While it is hugely welcome that we are on the road to parity of esteem, there is still more to do, that said, I am extremely encouraged by the news that, as part of the five-year funding offer agreed in 2019, mental health services will receive budget growth of £2.3 billion the fastest uplift in

The UK's position, which I support, is clear and longstanding.There should be a negotiated settlement leading to a safe and secure Israel living alongside a viable and sovereign Palestinian state, based on 1967 borders with agreed land swaps, Jerusalem as the shared capital of both states, and a

Every year, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions is required by law to review whether benefits have kept pace with inflation or earnings increases. Over the last two years, the pandemic has caused a statistical anomaly in average earnings.