Supporting our NHS

I know how much people in Coventry need our NHS to work better. I have discussed people’s concerns at the City of Coventry Health Centre. I am proud to work for a Labour Government which quickly reached an agreement on junior doctors pay, and with a Chancellor who has announced a record-breaking £22.6 billion increase in day-to-day spending to deal with the NHS backlog which grew under the Tories.

A safer city

I want to tackle crime in Coventry East, and have discussed how we can best combat increasing numbers of burglaries as a priority. I’ve spoken to the Police Federation, the Chief Superintendent for the city, and the Chief Constable of West Midlands Police to focus on tackling crime. If you have any local crime concerns, please get in touch with my team.

The best start for every child

All our children deserve the best possible start in life. This Labour Government will make children a priority. We are committed to repairing RAAC school buildings and creating breakfast clubs. Visiting schools such as Moat House School and Stoke Primary and talking to parents at the school gates is how I find out what things are really important to parents and children. If you would like to arrange a visit to your school, please get in touch with my team.

A healthier environment

As Minister for Nature, I’ve already banned the sale of disposable vapes; they are so bad for the environment and a risk to children’s health. I have introduced a Deposit Return Scheme for plastic and metal drinks containers in England, and worked on the Water Special Measures Bill which will hold polluting water bosses to account for sewage spills.