Refugee Week 2020: We must fight the causes of displacement
At just 15 years old, Hassan was targeted by an armed militia group in war-torn…
NEWS FROM PARLIAMENT
News from Parliament
The future we choose can be bright for everyone – but we must act now
By Anna McMorrin MP – Shadow Minister for International Development and Climate Justice The great…
Dominic Cummings’ Flagrant Abuse of Public Health Measures
I’ve received floods of emails from constituents over the weekend who are furious at Dominic…
UK Government’s silence on critical Syrian aid is “deafening” says Shadow International Development Minister
Shadow Minister for International Development, Anna McMorrin MP exposes UK Government’s missed opportunities to avert…
Statement on the Trade Bill – Second Reading
“The Trade Bill had its second reading in the House of Commons today. It falls…
Statement on Lockdown Measures in Wales and the UK
“The message in Wales remains the same – stay home and save lives. The Prime Minister’s…
Healthcare workers’ families to be granted indefinite leave to remain if they die in service
After significant pressure, campaigns from Unions and NHS staff and my letter, the Home Secretary…
Q&A – Changes to the Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (Wales) Regulations 2020
Shadow Minister urges to ensure aid reaches Syria to prevent catastrophic damage
A Labour spokesperson has warned that the British government must put pressure on the UN…
Working Hard For Cardiff North
in Parliament
Engagements
Prime Minister
Anna McMorrin made a speech in the House of Commons
I am shocked and angered at workers in UK clothing factories such as Boohoo being paid a mere £3.50 an hour and being forced to work in totally unacceptable conditions. In the 21st century,...
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Engagements
Prime Minister
Anna McMorrin made a speech in the House of Commons
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 8 July 2020
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CDC: Fossil Fuels
Department for International Development
Anna McMorrin received a response to a question they put to the government
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, how much the CDC Group has invested in fossil fuel projects in each of the last three years.
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Arts, Culture and Heritage: Support Package
Commons debates
The Secretary of State said that this important package will not save every job. Our culture sector is the envy of the world, but it is the people and their talent that make it world leading. We...
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Coronavirus: Employment
Treasury
Anna McMorrin made a speech in the House of Commons
We are facing the worst economic recession in history and a climate crisis. Despite the warm words yesterday, the green finance announcement does not go far enough. Germany is investing between...
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Coronavirus: Employment
Treasury
Anna McMorrin made a speech in the House of Commons
If he will develop a scheme based on the future jobs fund to support young unemployed people into work.
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Syria: Humanitarian Aid
Department for International Development
Anna McMorrin received a response to a question they put to the government
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, whether the Government's £300 million funding pledge to the Syrian humanitarian relief fund at the Brussels Conference on 30 June...
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Overseas Aid: Fossil Fuels
Department for International Development
Anna McMorrin received a response to a question they put to the government
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps she has taken to ensure that Official Development Assistance is not spent on fossil fuel projects.
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New Clause 28 - Review of impact of Act on the environment
Finance Bill
Anna McMorrin made a speech in the House of Commons
The hon. Lady is making an excellent speech about the wellbeing of future generations and the Act that I am proud to have drafted and written in the Welsh Government, along with Jane Davidson,...
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New Clause 28 - Review of impact of Act on the environment
Finance Bill
Anna McMorrin made a speech in the House of Commons
Yesterday, the Prime Minister announced that we will “build back greener”. He said that that was part of his “mission to reach Net Zero”. He also said he would build...
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New Clause 28 - Review of impact of Act on the environment
Finance Bill
Anna McMorrin made a speech in the House of Commons
The hon. Member is making a very strong speech about the sustainable development goals. Is he aware of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, which puts into law the sustainable...
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New Clause 28 - Review of impact of Act on the environment
Finance Bill
Anna McMorrin made a speech in the House of Commons
The right hon. Lady talks about the renewables sector being led by business and entrepreneurs, yet when she was leading the Business Department, she blocked the groundbreaking tidal energy scheme...
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Syria: Sanctions
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Anna McMorrin received a response to a question they put to the government
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the effect of increased economic sanctions by the US Administration on the Syrian Government on...
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Schools: Educational Visits
Department for Education
Anna McMorrin received a response to a question they put to the government
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions he has had on the timescale for the reintroduction of (a) domestic and (b) overseas school trips.
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Middle East: Coronavirus
Department for International Development
Anna McMorrin received a response to a question they put to the government
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent assessment she has made of the effect of increased numbers of covid-19 cases in (a) Iran, (b) Saudi Arabia, (c) Turkey and...
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Developing Countries: Sustainable Development
Department for International Development
Anna McMorrin received a response to a question they put to the government
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the reallocation of responsibility over the globally agreed Sustainable...
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Palestinians: Refugees
Department for International Development
Anna McMorrin received a response to a question they put to the government
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent assessment she has made of the need to increase the UK Government's contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works...
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Tourism: Employment
Treasury
Anna McMorrin received a response to a question they put to the government
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to protect jobs in the (a) travel and (b) tourism industries, which operate domestic and overseas school trips, beyond the current...
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Department for International Development: Reorganisation
Department for International Development
Anna McMorrin received a response to a question they put to the government
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what assessment she has made of the potential effect of merging her Department with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on the...
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Covid-19 Update
Commons debates
It seems the Prime Minister has given up working with all four nations. Cobra has not met for weeks, daily communications have ended and I am pretty sure the First Minister of Wales has forgotten...
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