Claire encourages landlords to to open the door to childminders 21st August 2023 I’ve shadowed several childminders and I’m in awe of the work they do. But as many as 1 in 8 are being barred from doing the job they love in their own homes... Westminster News
PM launches first ever NHS Long Term Workforce Plan 30th June 2023 Today, the Prime Minister has launched the first ever NHS Long Term Workforce Plan. It’s a massive plan with three main ambitions. To train more staff we will... Westminster News
Chancellor agrees Mortgage Charter 26th June 2023 In light of the increase in mortgage rates, the Chancellor has agreed a new Mortgage Charter with the UK’s largest lenders, the Financial Conduct Authority, UK... Westminster News
Radical plans for childcare announced in Budget 19th March 2023 The childcare plans we announced in this week’s budget will be transformational for working parents struggling with the costs of childcare. We’ll be expanding... Westminster News
PM's New Year speech sets out priorities for 2023 4th January 2023 I was at the Prime Minister’s speech this afternoon, where he set out his priorities for the year ahead. He promised to: Halve inflation this year to ease the... Westminster News
South Godstone business takes over Westminster Hall 8th December 2022 Yesterday was Parliament’s Christmas Fayre in Westminster Hall, and I was so excited to meet Rebecca and Caroline from Artcuts. Family-run Artcuts have been... Westminster News
Claire is appointed Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing 27th October 2022 As many of you will know, I spent a good chunk of my career working in social justice, looking at policies to support families make the most of the power of... Westminster News
Claire is appointed Minister for Disabled People 21st September 2022 I was honoured to be asked to serve as a Minister at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). I’m over the moon to have such a fantastic brief where I can... Westminster News
Statement on the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill 13th June 2022 Unfortunately I didn’t get to speak in last week's Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, as there was a lot of people in the chamber. But I did want to set out my... Westminster News