Parliament - Rupa Huq MP

Rupa Huq MP to DEFRA Secretary: Frictionless trade not working for food companies

Food businesses in my constituency were promised frictionless trade with the EU after #Brexit. But in reality, they’re being battered by endless paperwork and red tape. This morning I hit the the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Secretary with the reality behind the rhetoric. Shrugging this off isn’t good enough…

Rupa Huq MP asks International Trade Sec about barriers to free trade with EU partners

Rupa Huq MP: Hard Brexit and foreign aid reduction at odds with Government’s ‘Global Britain’ vision

The Tories claim they want to realise a vision of ‘Global Britain’ – yet they’ve gone ahead with a hard Brexit and slashed foreign aid, diminishing our influence on the world stage. As I made clear in the Commons last night, Britain cannot afford to retreat on the world stage,…

Rupa Huq MP fights on behalf of hospitality sector during Westminster Hall debate

The hospitality sector is fighting for survival. Bold action is needed, now is the time. During a Westminster Hall debate just now, I called on the Government to provide additional financial support, extending furlough, business rate and VAT relief. Our hospitality businesses are viable – they don’t deserve to be…

Rupa Huq MP’s full appearance at the Committee on the Future Relationship with the EU

Rupa Huq MP fights for school staff in question to Gavin Williamson

Gavin Williamson vying with Chris “Failing” Grayling for position of worst cabinet minister ever After a content free statement to MPs yesterday I told him to stop attacking teachers’ professional integrity as the unionised enemy to dump last min u-turns on and work *with* them

Rupa Huq MP raises concerns about vaccine distribution model with Health Secretary

Rupa Huq MP challenges Michael Gove on national security after the transition period

A no-deal #Brexit affects our prosperity and security. In 14 days time we leave the European arrest warrant and Schengen wanted databases so heavily used by UK, world beating for track, trace and arrest which keep us safe. I asked Gove for certainty and got usual blandities back.

Rupa Huq MP intervenes in debate on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

I intervened several times in the Westminster Hall debate yesterday on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. The UK Government must play a far greater role in securing a fair peace settlement in the region. It must not turn a blind eye to the hardship that the people of Nagorno-Karabakh continue to face.

Rupa Huq MP asks Health Sec about impact of no-deal Brexit on vaccine distribution

It’s brilliant news that the taming of the flu is underway, with William Shakespeare from Warwickshire among the first to receive the Pfizer vaccine this morning. My thanks to the scientists and NHS staff for getting us to this point. Today I asked Matt Hancock to ensure that vaccine distribution…

Rupa Huq MP challenges Gavin Williamson to provide more support to local schools

School staff have done an outstanding job of providing education throughout this pandemic. Yet for all their hard work, Rishi Sunak gave them an effective pay cut last week. Today I asked Gavin Williamson to: — Give school staff the support they need. — Prioritise them when it comes to…

Rupa Huq MP challenges DEFRA Minister on air pollution

The new normal requires a joint Communities, Employment, Business, Health and Transport plan to reduce car commuting, revolutionise public transport and minimise emissions. After this snippy televised exchange, I spoke to the Minister afterwards, who agreed we need a multifaceted approach. #DEFRA #AirPollution

PMQs: Rupa Huq MP asks Boris Johnson about cladding scandal

Today at Prime Minister’s Questions I asked Boris Johnson to end the cladding scandal once and for all. More than three years on from the tragedy at Grenfell and still the Government will not guarantee to meet the cost of removing dangerous cladding. Indefensible. Leaseholders need answers and reassurance. #leaseholdscandal…

Rupa Huq MP calls for Health Secretary to act on Vitamin D promises

After a constructive meeting with the Health Secretary on the subject of #VitaminD and its use in the fight against #Covid19, the Government has dithered and delayed on its promises. We were told that Vitamin D consumption would be promoted as part of a public health messaging campaign. It’s since…

Rupa Huq MP presents petition on Nagorno-Karabakh

10/11/20: Last night, I was proud to present a petition signed by dozens of constituents to the House of Commons regarding the ongoing events in Nagorno-Karabakh. Though I welcome the most recent ceasefire in the region, I remain clear that the UK Government should be playing a greater diplomatic and…

Rupa Huq MP questions Matt Hancock on surgery cancellations

10/11/20: I’m delighted that Matt Hancock has taken heed of my campaign regarding Vitamin D , with multiple news sources reporting the Government will offer a four-month supply of #VitaminD supplements to millions of vulnerable people shielding at home and in care homes. Along with the news of the #Pfizer…

Rupa Huq MP asks Urgent Question regarding UK whistleblower Jonathan Taylor

09/11/20 Myself and colleagues spoke out today to demand the Government takes swift action to protect a UK whistleblower Jonathan Taylor, who is represented by my constituent, the brilliant barrister Toby Cadman. Jonathan must be brought home. Failure to do so sends a terrible message to others that they would…

Rupa Huq MP leads Commons debate on Low Traffic Neighbourhoods

Question to the Prime Minister regarding 2nd Lockdown

2 November 2020: Many constituents have written in today asking for the Government to look again at the proposed ban on communal worship. And so too have many written in wondering what support is going to be given to the wedding industry, who overnight saw all their November business disappear.…

Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union (23/10/20)

Prime Minister’s Question on extending free school meals

With winter set to bite, and no end to the virus in sight, the Government is nonetheless withdrawing support on so many fronts: cutting financial support for workers, ending free school meals for over a million children, and so on. I made clear to him today at Prime Minister’s Questions…