The ‘Mother of All Checks’ campaign 22nd March 2023 Every 10 minutes in the UK, another woman is diagnosed with breast cancer - a devastating number. So, this Mother’s Day, I joined Asda and their charity... Westminster News
The Chancellor’s Spring Budget 2023 - much to welcome as we chart a course forward 16th March 2023 I am pleased that the Chancellor has announced a comprehensive ‘Budget for Growth’, to help deliver on the Prime Minister’s promise to tackle inflation and to... Westminster News
Department for Work and Pensions Questions 06.03.23 13th March 2023 I enjoyed answering questions in the House last Monday in my role as Minister for Disabled People on our work fighting fraud in the benefit system, something we... Westminster News
The launch of the Jo Cox 'Civility Commission' 12th March 2023 I have always been clear that coercive abuse, intimidation and unpleasantness has no place in our society and engaging in the course of political debate should... Westminster News
Ending child marriage once and for all – Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022 2nd March 2023 During my time as a Home Office and Ministry of Justice Minister, I was proud to work on the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act , aiming to combat... Westminster News
HF Trust Drop In 22nd February 2023 I was pleased to attend the HF Trust's '#VoicesForOurFuture' event last week. I discussed with Rachael about the impact of negative attitudes towards people... Westminster News
Uprating lump sum awards payable to those affected by industrial injuries 17th February 2023 On Wednesday, I took an SI through the House of Commons that will uprate the lump sum awards payable under the Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) Act... Westminster News
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 24th January 2023 This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week – it is important now, as it is every week, to be aware that with HPV vaccines and regular cervical screening, it... Westminster News
Department for Work and Pensions Questions - 05.12.22 19th December 2022 Earlier in December, I answered questions in the House in my role as Minister of State for Disabled People, Health and Work. These included the adequacy of the... Westminster News