Speeches

Although I voted against the Government previously on free school meals, I firmly believe that they have come up with a comprehensive package that should be...

I’m not sure today’s launch could be more timely, with MPs debating free school meals in the House of Commons later this afternoon. The idea that parents might...

House of Commons, Coronavirus Statement: I begin by thanking the Health Secretary, his Ministers and his advisers for all they are doing, working day and night...

House of Commons, 21st October 2020: Throughout the pandemic, the Secretary of State has acted significantly to support families in financial distress, and I...

How to Guarantee an Apprenticeship Guarantee, Edge Foundation: Now it is not often in life that one of our wishes is granted. At the start of last month...

Queen's Speech Debate on Education, House of Commons: Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, and many congratulations to you. I strongly welcome this Queen’s Speech. I...

Lifelong learning, Centre for Social Justice: It might not get the same attention as other big-ticket items in Westminster, but poor access to lifelong learning...

Edge Foundation, Cabinet War Rooms What I want to talk about this morning is one of the biggest challenges we face as a nation – how to create an education and...

CSJ/5% Club/Catch 22, Houses of Parliament: One of our defining traits is our ambition to better ourselves. We do it from the day we are born. We learn to...