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Covid-19 and dentistry
Navendu Mishra MP’s speech on the impact of Covid-19 on NHS dentistry.
Stockport MP leads charge to protect historic viaduct
The transport operator responsible for Stockport’s historic viaduct has faced calls from its MP to maintain it after years of neglect.
‘Long Covid’ speech
“Until the Government gets to grips with this condition, we will not be fully able to support those who continue to suffer the very worst effects of this virus, many months after contracting it.”
Stockport MP backs striking British Gas workers
Industrial action mounted by British Gas workers in Stockport was backed by the local MP today.
Free mobile data increase for families
Schools can use the below website to request free mobile data increase for families who don’t have broadband at home and cannot afford extra data.
Stockport MP’s statement on Central Library
There are now more than four thousand signatures on a petition to ‘Save Stockport’s Historic Library’.
Stockport MP calls on Government to support subpostmasters
A parliamentary motion calling on the Government to support subpostmasters has been backed by the Stockport MP.
My statement on the late cancellation of Stockport’s outdoor markets
I wrote to the Chief Executive of Stockport Council about the late cancellation of outdoor markets in Stockport.
Stockport MP criticises Government decision to cut UK aid
The Government has broken its manifesto commitment to protect the most vulnerable people in the UK around the world, says the MP for Stockport.
Statement following the collapse of Arcadia Group
This will be an incredibly difficult time for all those who are now faced with redundancy, just days before Christmas and in the middle of the deepest recession the UK has ever faced.
Today’s vote on the Government’s proposed Covid tiers
As we come to the end of the second lockdown, public health and safety still has to be paramount. The fact that Covid numbers are going down nationally shows that restrictions do control the spread of the disease. But I am still concerned that the numbers are too high – the number of infections, hospital admissions and deaths.
Stockport MP calls on PM to extend tram network
The Prime Minister was urged to extend the tram network into Stockport town centre when he appeared in Parliament this week.
Navendu Mishra calls on Sainsbury’s to halt plans to close Stockport store
Plans to close a major supermarket in the heart of Stockport have been challenged by the MP.
Government fails to explain when postponed elective surgery will recommence
The Government has failed to explain when postponed elective surgery will recommence.
Christmas Card Competition!
Following the challenge of the pandemic and as we try to get back to more normal times, I am launching a competition for all primary school children in the Stockport constituency to design my 2021 Christmas card.
Navendu’s Column in the Stockport Express – September 2020
Parliament returned this month after a busy August, in which we witnessed the ongoing challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Navendu Mishra MP responds to closure of Warren Street Sainsbury’s store
In the middle of the worst recession in our history and an ongoing pandemic this is an incredibly challenging period for anyone facing redundancy and I urge Sainsbury’s to do all they can to safeguard as many jobs as possible.
MP calls for greater protection of shop workers during Covid-19 lockdown
Key workers who are fulfilling a vital role to keep the country going during the coronavirus lockdown must be given greater support, says Navendu Mishra MP.
Councils face £10bn funding hole following Covid-19
Stockport Council is facing “economic Armageddon” following a national funding shortfall.
Unsafe housing “completely unacceptable” three years after Grenfell tragedy
A lack of adequate fire safety in housing across Manchester is “completely unacceptable”, almost three years after the Grenfell tower tragedy.