Labour Party MP for South Norfolk since (elected). An MP continuously since .
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210
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5
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Declared while sitting for Labour
£504.35
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| Party | Office | Area | Period | Began | Ended | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | MP | South Norfolk | – present | elected | — | Party history |
Parliament's party history for this member: Labour ( – present).
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| Date | Category | Entry | Declared value | Sitting for | Source |
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| 3. Gifts, UK sources | NFU - £219.45 | £219.45 | Labour | Register record | |
| 3. Gifts, UK sources | NFU - £37.40 | £37.40 | Labour | Register record | |
| 3. Gifts, UK sources | NFU - £132.30 | £132.30 | Labour | Register record | |
| 3. Gifts, UK sources | NFU - £115.20 | £115.20 | Labour | Register record | |
| 8. Miscellaneous | I was elected as an Officer of the Labour Rural Research Group (LRRG), a formally constituted group within the Labour Party focused on rural policy development and advocacy. This is an unpaid role. | — | Labour | Register record |
<Question HRSContentId="{121A4453-937F-4DAF-AB35-B973C0978E16}">4. <QuestionText HRSContentId="{F6FF71A9-B450-4A82-A02D-EA8D65822179}">What steps she is taking to ensure local authorities uphold the Nolan principles.</QuestionText> </Question>
Despite concerns, Reform rushed through the appointment of Norfolk county council’s new CEO, Dennis Bacon. Thanks to Councillor Ben Weston, we now know that Mr Bacon hosted senior Reform councillors at his luxury B&B the day before job applications opened. Norfolk Reform has failed on three Nolan principles: selflessness, integrity and objectivity. Does my hon. Friend agree that a slap-up meal should not get someone a £215,000 job?
Although the recent creation of a banking hub in Wymondham has already improved access to in-person banking services, Wymondham still does not have a full-service post office branch, even though appropriate premises exist. The petition, signed by nearly 1,800 South Norfolk residents, calls for a new full-service post office in Wymondham town centre. The petition states: “The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to encourage the Post Office to establish a full-service Post Office branch in Wymondham town centre.” <em>Following is the full text of the petition:</em> <em>[The petition of residents of the constituency of South Norfolk,</em> <em>Declares that the creation of a new Banking Hub in Wymondham has improved access to in-person banking services; further declares that Wymondham does not currently have a full-service Post Office branch and would similarly benefit from the creation of a new Post Office branch; and further declares that appropriate premises already exist, which should be utilised to create a new full-service Post Office branch.</em> <em>The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to encourage the Post Office to establish a full-service Post Office branch in Wymondham town centre.</em> <em>And the petitioners remain, etc.]</em> [P003246]
Nearly 6,000 foreign national offenders were returned in the last year—12% more than in the year before. Clause 20 of the Immigration and Asylum Bill strengthens the <span id="7" class="column-number" data-column-number="7"></span>measures on circumstances in which it is in the public interest to deport foreign criminals, particularly where their offending is more serious. Will my hon. Friend explain how these changes will build on the progress that has been made, and further strengthen public security?
This is a huge concern in rural constituencies like mine. There is no support any more for the immigration and asylum system. Will the Minister explain how she believes that these changes will assure people that there is a safeguard in place to make sure that those who are threats not only to individuals but to our nation will not be welcomed here?
Is not one of the risks with the Opposition’s proposition that, by disapplying the European convention on human rights, we would have to strike a new deal with other nations every single time? That is the reason for the slow returns processes we currently have with countries that are not in the ECHR.
That gets to the crux of the issue that we are trying to combat within the Bill. The issue itself is not necessarily the principles behind the ECHR; it is the over-interpretation—the juridification—of the law. What we are seeking to do through the Bill, which my constituents greatly welcome, is rein in the courts and make them understand that Parliament sets the rules of the game. We will ensure that they are firm but fair for all residents, as well as for those stuck on waiting lists who need swift action.
One really important aspect of the Bill is the focus on avoiding destitution. This is not about asking people to pay a never-ending tax or preventing them from living and working in the UK. When they can afford to, they can pay back to the state. I would just like the hon. Lady to bear that in mind, because the system we are proposing is fair but firm.
The hon. Lady is being very generous with her time. She said that if we changed definitions, it would save the state money. Could she elaborate on that and give evidence that that is the case?
In my South Norfolk constituency, I have the Norfolk and Norwich University hospital trust, which has a huge number of people contributing to our society and making sure the NHS in my area is performing some of the best cancer services available. It <span id="328" class="column-number" data-column-number="328"></span>is an issue that they are paying the NHS surcharge. It would surely be unfair to continue down a line of thinking where there are two tiers in our immigration system.
Held . Recorded result: Lab Gain. Majority 2,826. 49,579 votes cast from an electorate of 74,006. Parties are as each candidate stood at the time.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Goldsborough | Labour | 17,353 | 35.0% |
| Poppy Simister-Thomas | Conservative | 14,527 | 29.3% |
| Chris Harrison | Reform UK | 7,583 | 15.3% |
| Christopher Brown | Liberal Democrat | 5,746 | 11.6% |
| Catherine Rowett | Green Party | 3,987 | 8.0% |
| Paco Davila | Independent | 254 | 0.5% |
| Jason Maguire | Social Democratic Party | 129 | 0.3% |
| Seat | Dates |
|---|---|
| South NorfolkElected 1 time | – present |
| Committee | Dates |
|---|---|
| Immigration and Asylum Bill | – present |
| Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee | – present |
| Petitions Committee | – present |
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