As I have previously mentioned in my statements on Shop Direct, I am bitterly disappointed that Shop Direct failed to engage with the council, Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, or myself about their plans to move to the East Midlands, including … [Read more...]
Socialist Health Association AGM
I spoke at the Socialist Health Association Annual General Meeting about inequalities in income, wealth & power and how this relates to our welfare state as a whole. Before I became an MP, I was a public health consultant. It was a pleasure to … [Read more...]
Labour North West Women’s Conference 2018
Last Saturday, I was invited to give the key-note speech at the North West Women's conference. It was fantastic to see so many women in attendance and taking part in a day filled with speeches, workshops, training and discussion. My … [Read more...]
Debbie demands end to ‘stark inequalities’ in breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and care
I am calling for an end to the ‘stark inequalities’ in breast cancer diagnosis and care across England, following the launch of a new report by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Breast Cancer (APPGBC). The landmark report uncovers the true … [Read more...]
February and March edition of my E-newsletter
Check out the recent edition of my e-newsletter here. This edition contains information on Carillion and Government failure, , and constituency and parliamentary news including remembering my dear friend Councillor Sue Dearden and the … [Read more...]
Labour will create a radical system that works for women
On International Women’s Day, it is right that we celebrate the contribution of women in our society, and step up our fight for equality. But while we will hear warm words from the Prime Minister, the reality is that under her government women are … [Read more...]
TUC Pensions Conference
I spoke at the TUC pensions conference as Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary and detailed the alternative Labour can provide. My speech, based on the issue of "In from the pension fringes: when will social and green issues go mainstream?" is … [Read more...]
Debbie: Labour will help the 4520 households in Oldham East and Saddleworth affected by fuel poverty
It’s shocking that in Oldham East and Saddleworth, 4520 households (10.8%) live in fuel poverty and cannot even afford to heat their homes, as highlighted by Fuel Poverty Awareness Day (23/2/18). Fuel poverty affects over four million … [Read more...]
Debbie encourages everyone to check on their neighbours as Cold Weather Payments are triggered
As freezing temperatures trigger emergency winter funding across the UK, I am encouraging people to check in on their neighbours, and anyone who may be vulnerable. The current big freeze has triggered Cold Weather Payments as the … [Read more...]
Government must think again about increasing State Pension Age as life expectancy stalls
This Conservative Government has tried to justify the accelerated increase in the state pension age on improvements in life expectancy. The evidence from several analyses is clear: increases in life expectancy have slowed markedly and at older ages … [Read more...]
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