Uncategorised - Vicky Foxcroft

London Roadshow April 27th 2022

Theme one: National Disability Strategy Worse consultation exercise ever, not one trade union involved. We weren’t contacted, it didn’t feel like they made much of an effort with self-organised groups, the wider trade union movement, no consultations with GPs. Everyone I can imagine who should be consulted, wasn’t. GPs weren’t…

Ending Free Universal COVID-19 Testing: High-Risk Groups

Thank you for contacting me about the Government’s decision to end free COVID-19 testing and the impact on immunocompromised people. I share your concerns that this is the wrong decision at the wrong time. Testing is crucial for keeping infections under control and preventing the return of restrictions on our lives,…

Energy Bills and Tax on Fossil Fuel Companies

Thank you for contacting me about energy prices and a windfall tax on fossil fuel companies. I agree with you on this important issue. I believe we need to levy a windfall tax on oil and gas producers to help the millions of families facing the cost-of-living crisis. We have…

Fox Hunting

Thank you to everyone who has been in touch to raise ongoing concerns about fox hunting. I believe this cruel blood sport has no place in our country and should be consigned to the history books. I am committed to enhancing and strengthening the Hunting Act, closing loopholes that allow…

Buses and Privatisation

Thank you to everyone who has contacted me about buses and how the bus system is run. I agree that transport should be considered a fundamental human right and the Government should regulate accordingly. I know the report on bus services in the UK authored by the former UN Special…

Question to the Health Secretary – Communications with Immunocompromised People

Immunocompromised people account for 13.1% of deaths within the fully vaccinated population, despite making up less than 1% of the general population. More needs to be done to support this group, including better communication & not being forced to return to unsafe workplaces.

Keep the £20 Uplift to Universal Credit

Thank you to everyone who has been in touch to ask me to oppose the Government’s plans to remove the £20 per week uplift to Universal Credit (UC). As Shadow Minister for Disabled People, I am part of the Shadow Work and Pensions team and we have been pressing the…

Question to the Education Secretary – Exams and assessments

I asked the Education Secretary about next year’s exams and assessments. Our young people have suffered so much during Covid1-9, a lot of support moving forward is essential. They also need certainty about what will happen next year with exams & assessments. I really hope the Education Secretary,…

#WearPurpleForJIA Week

#WearPurpleForJIA is an annual campaign dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the benefit of those living with JIA. I wanted to congratulate JIA at NRAS on a successful Wear Purple for JIA week 2021.

DWP Questions – National Strategy for Disabled People

After a long delay, the Government’s disability strategy is finally on its way “soon” (heard that one before!). Disabled people are hoping for radical policies that improve their lives, but will it just be warm words and no real action? I asked the Minister for Disabled People, JustinTomlinson MP, to…

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