Employment
Jobs, unemployment, workers rights, minimum wage
Recent PMQs Questions
View all 614PMQs 2026-03-25
I would like to thank the Prime Minister for the £47 million that this Government have given to Lancashire county council to repair potholes. However, my constituents still feel like they need a moon ...
PMQs 2026-03-18
Reform Members want to repeal our Employment Rights Act. Does the Prime Minister stand behind these protections for workers and agree that only a Labour vote will preserve them?...
PMQs 2026-03-18
Violence against women and girls is a global emergency. It is a key concern that we discussed at last week's United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. Social media platforms are promoting and ...
PMQs 2026-03-18
He outsources the decisions and when things go wrong he blames the vetting, he blames the chief of staff, he blames the Cabinet Secretary—he blames anyone but himself. This Prime Minister appointed Pe...
PMQs 2026-03-18
I associate myself with the comments and condolences of the Prime Minister in relation to those affected by the meningitis outbreak. New data shows that nearly 60% of hospices are considering cutting ...
PMQs 2026-03-11
Two weeks ago it was confirmed that no extra time would be provided in the other place to allow the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill to complete its course. If the will of this democratically ...
PMQs 2026-03-11
Last week, Members from across this House and the other place felt compelled to write to Jo Boydell, the chief executive of Travelodge, following reports that in 2022 staff in one of the company's hot...
PMQs 2026-03-11
Russia's assault on Ukraine has devastated its healthcare system, putting extreme pressure on hospitals and creating a shortage of specialist staff. Will the Prime Minister join me in thanking British...
PMQs 2026-03-11
The Prime Minister will be happy that I am not going to ask about fuel duty. Businesses across South West Hertfordshire are telling me that they are now reluctant to take on young workers due to this ...
PMQs 2026-03-11
Team Derby is our partnership ensuring that the billions of pounds in investment that this Labour Government are bringing into Derby benefits the people of Derby in regeneration, skills and good jobs....
Recent Ministerial Questions
View all 4450Topical Questions 2026-03-26
I again thank the ministerial team for what they have done to get the midlands rail hub project so far along so quickly, with funding now unlocked for the west and central sections, but the east secti...
Topical Questions 2026-03-26
Residents across Winslow and Bletchley are increasingly frustrated at the lack of East West Rail passenger services. Can you update on discussions with rail partners to resolve outstanding issues, and...
Driving Test Waiting Times 2026-03-26
The reality on the ground is very different: people are waiting far longer for their driving test than they should have to, and that is happening under this Government. Waiting times have got worse by...
Driving Test Waiting Times 2026-03-26
The waiting time for driving tests has got worse since the Government took office. As others have said, it is critical that, whether for work or education, young people are able to get a test and have...
Driving Test Waiting Times 2026-03-26
I have heard lots of stories from learners in my constituency about their long wait for driving tests, and waits for medical driving licences are also going up. I am delighted that this Government are...
Topical Questions 2026-03-24
The Minister knows that Stafford residents support the installation of solar panels on all new car parks and industrial buildings, similar to practices in Europe and France. Does he agree this would r...
Fusion Energy Private Sector Investment 2026-03-24
The Treasury Bench would be particularly disappointed if I did not once again showcase what we have at Dounreay: a licensed site, a skilled workforce and a population who would greatly support playing...
Worker Visas Rural Businesses 2026-03-23
Sheep shearing may not be on the Home Secretary's bucket list, but in another U-turn, following pressure from NFU Scotland, the Government have apparently listened to the farming industry and agreed t...
Shop Theft 2026-03-23
The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers informed me of increased levels of violence, abuse, and intimidation towards retail workers including violent attacks and spitting. Will the hon. Fri...
Child Exploitation 2026-03-23
With plans to regionalise police forces and potential scrapping of Staffordshire constabulary, there is fear that less focus will be placed on protecting children due to reduced engagement between sen...