Policy - Louise Haigh

Here you can find my opinions on a broad range of policy issues. You can use the categories below or the search bar above to look for a particular topic. If you can’t find the response you need, please get in touch here.

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Disability Price Tag – Scope Campaign

As you know, Scope’s Disability Price Tag report found that, on average, disabled adults face extra costs of £538 per month. For families with disabled children, the extra cost is £581 per month. The report also makes a number of specific recommendations. It calls for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP)…

Attacks on Palestinian Health Workers in Gaza

I am deeply concerned at the situation in Gaza and the terrible suffering that many Palestinians are experiencing. I’ve worked closely with organisations such as Medical Aid for Palestinians and others who continue to highlight issues arising from the ongoing blockade of Gaza, including the need for humanitarian aid and…

Asbestos in Schools

I appreciate and share your concern about this very serious issue and I agree that we need to do more to ensure that our schools, workplaces and buildings are safe and free from asbestos. As you know, this is a long-standing problem with many schools that were built and subsequently…

Shared Parental Leave for the Self-Employed

I agree with you on this important issue. We need to extend Shared Parental Pay (ShPP) to all types of workers. The introduction of shared parental leave (SPL) and ShPP in 2015 was a positive and radical step. However, around 9% of women and 16% of men are not eligible…

Fair and Effective Asylum System

I absolutely share your concerns about our current asylum system and its lack of transparency and accountability. The ‘Waiting in the Dark’ report by Refugee Action finds that the asylum system dehumanises, disempowers and damages those who rely on it. The report highlights how people are often waiting more than…

Environment (Principles and Governance) Bill

The environment is the bedrock of our economy, our security and our wellbeing. Healthy soils, oceans and woodland are vital for our food security, for mitigating and preventing flooding, supporting pollinators and biodiversity more broadly, and storing carbon. As you are aware, in December last year, the Government published its…

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