Giving people the opportunity to travel to work, school or college in a more active way has been proven to do wonders for their physical and mental wellbeing. It is also a key tool in our fight against climate change and improving air quality in the local area.
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It is shocking that so many guide dog owners have reported being refused access to a restaurant, shop or taxi at some point because of their dog.
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I have long supported calls for more rights and better protections for tenants, including an end to section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions to stop landlords from terminating tenancies with minimal justification.
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As the largest contributor to UK emissions, decarbonising our transport sector must be a priority. The Committee on Climate Change warns that aviation is likely to be the largest emitting sector in the UK by 2050, even with strong progress on technology and limiting demand.
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Cancer patients need firm action from the Government now to address backlogs, bring down waiting lists and improve cancer pathways.
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Peter Dowd MP calls on local residents in Bootle to pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of UK Armed Forces this Remembrance Sunday.
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Supermarket workers have done so much to keep Britain running, not just during the pandemic, when they went above and beyond, but each and every day. They are key workers, vital to our everyday economy, and it is crucial that they are properly valued and get the recognition and respect they deserve.
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I am deeply alarmed by the forecast of famine in East Africa and believe that the United Kingdom must step up its actions to help save lives.
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Alcohol harm has wide-ranging impacts on individuals, their family and wider society. There are over one million hospital admissions relating to alcohol each year and alcohol-related deaths have increased, with poorer communities disproportionately affected.
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I believe that everyone deserves financial security in retirement and that the cornerstone of that is a decent State Pension which retains its value for future generations of pensioners.
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I want to see more done to strengthen the Hunting Act 2004, to close the loopholes that allow people to break the law, and to consign hunting to the history books.
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I believe it is important to look at how we can better protect people, animals and the planet from the misuse of fireworks, and the stress and anxiety it can cause to smaller children, older people and those who suffer from mental health issues, as well as to pets and livestock.
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