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It's amazing to hear about the individual impact the Carer's Leave Act will have in helping to give a bit more flexibility. As
@Amandine66eg
says, we still have a long way to go but I am happy that we have taken this first step.
I am so proud two friends -
Scottish PPC
@Amandine66eg
who has written about her life as a carer for her son Archie. In this piece Amanda explains the difference that
@wendychambLD
has made in parliament by getting the Carer's Leave Act passed into law
The end of Mr Yousaf's time in office seems all but certain this morning, so
@TheScotsman
piece from Friday already feels quite out of date - and yet the underlying point still applies to the SNP in Holyrood (and indeed to the Tories UK-wide). Thread: 1/
Our statement on Humza Yousaf's resignation as First Minister.
For 17 years, the SNP have been ignoring the people who do most of the heavy lifting.
Scotland needs a new government- one that won’t make empty promises but will get the basics right.
I was disappointed that when the First Minister visited Cupar on Saturday he didn’t announce funding for the flood victims. His ministers repeatedly promised me they were seriously considering the funding similar to that for those in Angus.
We're well into the countdown to the railway returning to Levenmouth at the start of June, and
@robinmckelvie
has some great ideas of you can enjoy on a trip to this part of
#Fife
#LoveFife
#LoveLevenmouth
Yesterday on
#PoliticsLive
I spoke about a 10 week pilot being run of a 12 hour school day. Children begin school at an optional breakfast club, then after the usual school day take part in a range of activities, complete their homework and then have a meal together.
On Wednesday I met with representatives from
@TakedaPharma
for the launch of their campaign 'I Am Number Seventeen', which aims to elevate care for rare diseases by highlighting the fact that 1 in 17 people have a rare disease.
Good to hear
@wendychambLD
highlighting that despite the vital work they do, many farmers are struggling to make ends meet in this Westminster Hall debate.
62% of people want more intervention to ensure farmers are treated fairly.
#TheFoodConversation
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are a growing problem in the UK. Yesterday I met a group of researchers from WMG and engineers from Superlunary Labs. Together they are working on a non-invasive screening technology to support early diagnosis of neurodegenerative conditions.
Discussing Labour’s plan to renationalise the railways on Thursday's
#PoliticsLive
Kieran Mullan MP, Conservative
Sam Tarry MP, Labour
Wendy Chamberlain MP, Lib Dem
Kate Andrews, Spectator
BBC Two 12:15pm
Today I asked the Government why they still haven't implemented the ministerial deed to make ministers legally commit to the Business Appointment Rules.
The rules prevent former civil servants and ministers from profiting from their knowledge and contacts within the Government.