Chloe SmithThis week, I’ve been voting for the Spring Finance Bill 2023 in Parliament. The measures in the Bill will reward Norwich businesses that invest and innovate, recognising how they support growth. They include two new major capital allowances – ful...
Everyone has the right to live without the fear of facing anti-social behaviour. To leave their home without dreading intimidation from neighbours, visit their local high street free of disorder and drug taking, take the train or bus to work without fear of abuse and walk down a pavement clear of do...
Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK and the second biggest cancer killer. Around 268,000 people living in the UK today have been diagnosed with bowel cancer, which will include lots where we live. 1 in 15 men and 1 in 18 women will be diagnosed with bowel cancer durin...
Protecting the environment is one of my key local priorities for North Norwich, which is why I support 'Global Recycling Day.' We can all play our part in recycling correctly, to contribute towards helping preserve the planet. Locally, it really hel...
Protecting the environment is one of my key local priorities for North Norwich, which is why I support 'Global Recycling Day.' We can all play our part in recycling correctly, to contribute towards helping preserve the planet. ...
In the Autumn, the Government took tough decisions to restore stability, grip inflation and reduce debt. Thanks to measures introduced, inflation has started to fall, and economy is bouncing back, with record numbers of employees on the payroll both locally and nationally. Today, the Chance...
Office of National Statistics data released yesterday indicates good news for the UK and Norwich. The latest figures show that the number of payroll employees rose by 98,000 in February 2023 to 30 million. The number of employees on payroll now stands at 1,040,000 above pre-pand...
As MP for Norwich North I took the campaign to save Norwich’s Walk In Centre all the way to the Health Secretary this week. Questioning Steve Barclay and primary care minister, Neil O’Brien, in the House of Commons, I secured the support and commitment of ministers to walk in centres....
I’m proud to be a woman in Parliament. During my time of service in the House of Commons, I’ve seen growing equality, and on this International Women’s Day I join with women and men around the globe who want to make more progress towards inclusive representation in public life. ...
This week is Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2023 (27th February – 5thMarch). Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses affecting an estimated 1.25 million people in the UK. An eating disorder can affect people of any age, gend...