Presentation of a Petition
Today, I presented a petition to the House on behalf of my constituent, Jane Wessman, to call for free RSV and Shingles vaccines to be extended for those over the age of 80.
Archive for month: February, 2025
Debt Cancellation: Low-Income Countries Debate
As the global debt crises cripples the Global South, I secured a debate on debt cancellation for low income countries. It was great to see so many other MPs show support for this cause and contribute to a productive afternoon in Westminster Hall.
I asked the Govt to support my Debt Relief (Developing Countries) Bill which would:
– compel private creditors to accept the same terms as other lenders
– reduce debt burden for the poorest countries
– cost the Treasury absolutely nothing
Spending more on debt servicing than on health or education cannot continue. The UK must act now.
The Second Reading of my Bill is due to be the 14th March 2025.
Low-income Countries: Debt Cancellation – Hansard – UK Parliament
Visit to Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School
I had a lovely visit to Our Lady of Lourdes on Friday to meet their school council! We spoke about the similarities in how we were both elected, how children can support their community and what issues matter most to them.
It was great to hear about the positive changes they have made to their school already – introducing reading buddies, improving their facilities, fundraising, and starting a calm club.
Well done to all the school councillors at Our Lady of Lourdes!
Stem Cell Meeting
It was wonderful to meet my constituent Michael Efstratiou’s uncle and daughter, Costas and Ellianna, today in Parliament as they continue their tireless campaign to find a stem cell match for Michael.
Before Christmas, Michael was sadly diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer and urgently needs a stem cell transplant. Due to his Cypriot heritage, it is proving difficult to find a match for Michael.
He needs people to sign up to the stem cell register, in the hope that they could be a match for someone just like him.
Aged 16-30? Sign up to the register today @ https://www.anthonynolan.org/…/michaelsstemcelldrive