Dec 7, 2015 | Homepage, Newsroom, Slides
A number of constituents have approached Emma distressed that HM Revenue and Customs have been recovering accidental overpayments in working tax credits by reducing, without notice, peoples’ child tax credits entitlement. This has led to families being left with less...
Dec 3, 2015 | Homepage, Newsroom, Slides
Following the release in recent months of a Department for Education report examining the impact of family justice reforms on the use of special guardianship orders, Emma raised concerns with the Minister for Children and Families that since the Departments own...
Dec 2, 2015 | Homepage, Newsroom, Slides
Dear Constituents Since the horrific attacks in Paris there has been an ongoing debate about whether or not the UK should join in air strikes against Daesh (ISIL) in Syria. With a vote pending, I believe it is only right that I convey my views to you. I believe that...
Dec 1, 2015 | Homepage, Newsroom, Slides
Emma is backing a campaign by sight loss charity RNIB to ensure that everyone diagnosed with sight loss receives practical and emotional support to come to terms with their diagnosis. Emma attended a parliamentary reception where she met Fazilet Hadi of the Royal...
Nov 25, 2015 | Homepage, Newsroom
Today is the UN’s Elimination of Violence against Women Day 2015. Globally, a staggering one in three women have experienced physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. It is deeply concerning that violence against women and girls is used as a deliberate strategy...