Vaping
It’s still the case that smoking remains the leading cause of preventable illness and death…
Louise Haigh MP Fighting for Sheffield's future
Policy
Conservative maths bungle will leave schools in Sheffield nearly £4million worse off next year
Louise Haigh MP for Sheffield Heeley today slammed “the Conservatives’ staggering mathematical incompetence” which will see schools in Sheffield lose almost £4million next year. The Department for Education last month admitted to miscalculating the amounts of funding due to be granted to state schools in England next year, copping to a £370m…
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Cessation of violence in the Middle East
Tonight I voted for an enduring cessation of violence in the Middle East People have been rightly horrified and deeply distressed to see the unfolding war in Gaza. The events of 7th October were abhorrent and Israel has the right to defend itself against Hamas. But that right can only…
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Israel/ Hamas Conflict – 26/10/2023
In recent weeks since the latest escalation in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, I…
Letter to Rishi Sunak
Like so many people across the country, I have been left utterly devastated by the…
Rosebank Oilfield
The news that approved Rosebank oilfield has been approved, coupled with Sunak’s net zero speech on…
Housing Emergency
Over a million people are waiting for a council house, while the number of social…
Sovereign Grant Act 2011
The Sovereign Grant Act was designed to improve the security and transparency of royal finances.…
Response to Rishi Sunak’s HS2 announcement
Louise Haigh MP, Labour’s Shadow Transport Secretary, responding to Rishi Sunak’s announcement that he is scrapping the second leg of HS2, said: “This staggering Tory fiasco has seen costs soar, and the North and Midlands are left to pay the price. “Only after 13 years of dismal failure could the…
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Long-term contract awarded to Avanti West Coast
Commenting on the decision to award Avanti West Coast a long-term contract Louise Haigh MP, Labour’s Shadow Transport Secretary, said: “Passengers who rely on this abysmal service will be appalled that, despite being almost rock bottom of the league table for delays, Avanti is being awarded a lucrative new contract.…
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