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Mar 23, 20211 min read

National Day of Reflection

Today marks the poignant first anniversary since the first lockdown started, and will be a Day of National Reflection. As we know,...

Oct 30, 20203 min read

New Covid-19 Restrictions as Leeds enters ‘Tier 3’

Following the PMs announcement on Saturday evening West Yorkshire will now not be entering Tier 3 on Monday 2nd November but will be...

Oct 13, 20202 min read

Latest Covid-19 Restrictions

Latest Government Restrictions for our area. Why are new restrictions coming into force? The latest restrictions come into force on...

Sep 22, 20203 min read

Summary of Covid 19 measures and why they are in place

Below is a summary of the current situation regarding coronavirus and is correct as of 5pm on the 22nd September 2020. What is happening?...

Jul 13, 20206 min read

Coronavirus Update 13th July

With a further easing of lockdown measures taking place over the weekend and today, here’s a quick update of what’s changing. As always,...

Jun 19, 20202 min read

Coronavirus Update Friday 19th June

Coronavirus alert level lowered The coronavirus alert level has today been lowered from level 4 to level 3. The Department of Health said...

Jun 18, 20202 min read

Coronavirus update Thursday 18th June

Leeds City Council The leader of Leeds City Council, Judith Blake has called on Government for urgent support as the costs of Leeds’...

Jun 16, 20203 min read

Coronavirus Update Tuesday 16th June

Leeds Housing Update I have had the below update from Leeds Housing Leeds Housing has just announced that it will soon be possible to bid...

Jun 11, 20203 min read

Coronavirus update Thursday 11th June]

Below is an outline of all the new changes that are to be made on Monday. Remember, stay safe and that coronavirus has not gone away....

Jun 5, 20205 min read

Coronavirus update Friday 5th June

World Environment Day Today is World Environment Day, the theme this year is ‘Time for Nature’ with the focus being on biodiversity to...

Jun 3, 20203 min read

Coronavirus update Wednesday 3rd June

E PHE Review People from ethnic minorities are at a higher risk of dying from coronavirus, a report by Public Health England says. There...

Jun 2, 20204 min read

Coronavirus update Tuesday 2nd June

Today was the first day back in Parliament. I should not be here. It is dangerous, contributes to another potential peak of Covid-19 and...

Jun 1, 20205 min read

Coronavirus update Monday 1st June

Fixed Penalty Notices The Government will look into fines given to people travelling for childcare reasons during the lockdown. The...

May 29, 20204 min read

Coronavirus Update Friday 29th May

At yesterday’s Governments daily briefing, the Prime Minister announced that the Governments five tests to be able to ease lockdown...

May 28, 20202 min read

Coronavirus update Thursday 28th May

Home Office Bereavement Scheme The Home Office Bereavement scheme is a scheme in which the Government grants leave to remain to families...

May 27, 20203 min read

Coronavirus update Wednesday 27th May

Dominic Cummings I am still receiving many communications regarding Dominic Cummings. My thoughts are set out in this article. Please see...

May 26, 20202 min read

Coronavirus update Tuesday 26th May

The official coronavirus UK death toll today is 37,048. I urge all of my constituents to stay safe and to stay home as much as possible....

May 26, 20205 min read

Dominic Cummings: Your stories

I have received over the past few days, hundreds of emails concerning the Dominic Cummings saga. Below are just a few of the quotes that...

May 25, 20202 min read

My Letter re Dominic Cummings to the YEP

Dear Editor, Every day, I hear from constituents who are finding lockdown very hard. This is not an easy time for any of us. I hear from...

May 22, 20204 min read

Coronavirus update Friday 22nd May

Crematoria chapels for funeral services to reopen in Leeds next month I have received the following update from Leeds City Council, that...