I did not vote against testing for NHS staff, because testing for NHS staff already exists.

The issue of Free School Meal provision over the summer months was part of a high-profile campaign which I strongly supported.

Monthly updates from Laura Farris

MP for Newbury

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I am appalled by the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis on 25 May and the fact that it is just the latest in a line of equivalent killings in the US that include Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner, Michael Brown (and frankly many others).  

Monthly updates from Laura Farris

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This is not my normal monthly newsletter but these are not normal times.

This article was published in the Times newspaper's Red box on 31/03/20. As such, some information contained may be out of date.

This article was first printed in the Newbury Weekly News on 24/03/2020. Some information may be out of date.

"One of the most generous support schemes for self-employed people anywhere in the world" - Rishi Sunak, 26th March 2020

I think this is the announcement that many of you have been waiting for. A quick explainer:

On Monday 23rd March, Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation and announced that everyone should stay at home to stop the further spread of the disease within our communities. The following measures will be reviewed after three weeks.

Please see attached my letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, calling for the Treasury to consider some form of temporary hardship support for those self-employed, including - but not limited to - taxi drivers and childminders.