Ruth Edwards MP: Opposition Day Debate - 18/01/21 Monday, 18 January, 2021 This Government has done a huge amount in the last year to help people and businesses through the pandemic: Since large parts of our economy was shuttered a year ago, we have invested more than £280 billion in one of the most generous support packages in the world - saving jobs, helping families, and protecting most vulnerable. Although we can't save every job, we've also invested billions to help... Speeches in Parliament
Ruth Edwards MP: Home Affairs Committee - Domestic Violence 13/01/21 13th January 2021 This morning at the Home Affairs Committee, I was interested in hearing about this lockdown's impact on domestic abuse reports. We saw a 49% increase in calls... Speeches in Parliament
Ruth Edwards MP: Prime Minister's Question - Freeport at East Midlands Airport 13/01/21 13th January 2021 Today I asked the PM about the proposal for a freeport based at East Midlands Airport and its potential successful role in global Britain. The PM reassured me... Speeches in Parliament
Ruth Edwards MP: The East Midlands and global Britain 11/01/2021 11th January 2021 In parliament today, I spoke about the part the East Midlands has to play in global Britain. We are a manufacturing hub and have many unique and special... Speeches in Parliament
Ruth Edwards MP: 6/01/2021 6th January 2021 Today I spoke in Parliament about how schools in Rushcliffe, like Gotham Primary, are working hard to support students' remote learning during this lockdown. I... Speeches in Parliament
Ruth Edwards MP: EU Future Relationship Bill 30/12/2020 31st December 2020 Yesterday the EU Future Relationship Bill was passed by both the Commons and the Lord's and received Royal Assent in the early hours of this morning, which... Speeches in Parliament
Ruth Edwards MP: Question to Gavin Williamson 30/12/2020 30th December 2020 I'm pleased that the government is doing all it can to keep schools open and that the roll out of rapid mass testing will be put in place in the next few weeks... Speeches in Parliament
Ruth Edwards MP: Question to Matt Hancock 30/12/2020 30th December 2020 As I said in my question to the Health Secretary this is a bittersweet day for Rushcliffe and all areas going into Tier 4. The Oxford Astrazeneca vaccine has... Speeches in Parliament
Annual Report - A Freeport for East Midlands 12th December 2020 A Freeport for the East Midlands Since being elected, I have been working with local businesses, political leaders and fellow MPs on an amazing opportunity to... Articles
Annual Report - Staying Safe Online 11th December 2020 Staying Safe Online Coronavirus has been a public health emergency, but it has also tested our cyber security. We’ve seen attempts to hack vaccine programmes... Articles
