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End Fire and Rehire!
Thousands of British workers are threatened with being fired and rehired on worse pay and conditions to do the same job.
Stockport MP joins local figures calling for investment in GM
I have joined other Members of Parliament, Council leaders, trade unionists and business people across Greater Manchester to call on the Prime Minister to invest in education, jobs and skills to address the problems caused by the pandemic.
Navendu’s Column in the Stockport Express - July 2021
My latest update in the Stockport Express.
Stockport MP leads parliamentary debate on delays in the asylum system
Chronic delays in the asylum system that are causing untold distress to vulnerable migrants have been highlighted in a parliamentary debate led by Stockport’s MP.
Discriminatory voter ID policy should be immediately abolished
Voter ID - if rolled out nationally – could pull up the drawbridge for millions of voters.
Conservatives’ neglecting children’s futures as Navendu Mishra MP welcomes Labour’s bold recover plan
Stockport MP Navendu Mishra has accused the Conservatives of neglecting children’s futures after announcing a recovery package worth 10 times less than their education catch-up ‘tsar’, Sir Kevan Collins said was needed.
Planned Speech on Overseas Development Assistance
I was intending to speak in yesterday’s debate on Overseas Development Assistance, but unfortunately I was not called. What I was planning on saying is posted below.
Stockport MP backs charity’s million-mile mission to clean up lockdown litter
As the Member of Parliament for Stockport, I am supporting Keep Britain Tidy in their Great British Spring Clean campaign.
Navendu Mishra MP slams Government over ‘shameful’ child poverty crisis
New analysis published by the End Child Poverty Coalition showed a sharp rise in child poverty in Britain in the last 5 years.
Debenhams and Our High Street
Solidarity with those staff and supply chain workers at Debenhams who have lost their jobs as the retailer closes all its stores tomorrow.
We must all use Mental Health Week to check in with one another
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and, after a year of the Covid pandemic, it’s more important than ever that we take stock of its impact on us all.
International Workers’ Memorial Day 2021
Today marks International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD) 2021, a day to remember all the people who have lost their lives due to COVID-19 and other workplace diseases and injuries.
The decision to bring buses back into public control was the right one
I was proud to back one of the most radical transport announcements in 35 years.
APPG on Cancer AGM
I attended the AGM of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Cancer and joined as a Vice-Chair.
Stockport MP hits out at water company over repeated failings
A water company responsible for Stockport being ranked ninth worst in the country for water issues has been criticised by its MP.
Happy Easter
My thanks and admiration to all who have supported people during this difficult period, and hope that many are able to have a restful Easter break.
Anti-Social Behaviour
I recently met with representatives from Stockport Council, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and Stockport Homes to discuss anti-social behaviour incidents in parts of our constituency.
The Government’s 1% pay rise for our NHS heroes is derisory
After the most challenging year for the NHS since its inception, a paltry 1% pay rise is no way for the Government to reward them.
Navendu Mishra welcomes GM Mayor bus plans
I welcome Andy Burnham’s plan to take public control of buses and implement a bus franchising scheme for Greater Manchester.