The Bolton News Column – January 2024
This column first appeared in the Bolton News on 12 January 2024 New Year is…
Yasmin Qureshi Labour Member of Parliament for Bolton South and Walkden
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Trophy Hunting Imports Ban – 2024
MPs and campaigners have spent years trying to introduce a ban on the importation of…
Data Protection and Digital Information Bill
Despite assurances from the Government that only “minor and technical’ amendments would be tabled at…
Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill
I have long supported banning live animal exports for slaughter and fattening. I was therefore…
Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill
This Bill is the second part of a legislative package to reform leasehold law. It…
Mental Health Support This Christmas
Christmas is a wonderful time of the year but for many it can also bring…
NHS ‘Backlog Bonus’
Following negotiations between health unions, the NHS Staff Council, and the Government, a pay deal…
RAAC at St William of York School
Last week, I visited St. William of York School in Great Lever which has been…
Shortage of ADHD Medicines
I share the concerns about the shortage of ADHD medicines and what impact this will…
Gaza Ceasefire Vote – 15 November 2023
Tonight, a motion will be put forward in Parliament to support an immediate ceasefire in…
Declassified Article – Debunk
A number of people have written to me expressing their anger (and in some cases…
Rooftop Solar Panels
The Government needs to do more to drive up rates of rooftop solar installation. According…