Carolyn Harris MP for Swansea East
Standing up for Swansea East
What glorious weather we’ve had this week! Just when we had almost forgotten what a sunny day looked like, we were hit with a heatwave. While many of us may have enjoyed the opportunity to sunbathe, we must remember that heatwaves can be very dangerous. We must all remember to keep hydrated – even more so than usual –, slather ourselves and children in sun lotion, and keep pets indoors where we … [Read more...]
I started the week with a very pleasurable hour with Mal Pope on Premier Christian Radio to discuss my campaigning in Parliament. We discussed Martin’s Fund and how it was only through cross-party cooperation that we managed to make it a reality. Thanks to the efforts of MPs across the political spectrum, parents no longer have to worry about how to afford their child’s funeral when they are going … [Read more...]
The Menopause Revolution is well underway! I was pleased to host a meeting with representatives of health and women’s groups this week to discuss my Private Members Bill, the workplan for the All Party Parliamentary Group and how we can work together to bring about change. Among the attendees were the CIPD – the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. It is so important that we get … [Read more...]
Carolyn Harris, MP for Swansea East, condemns the UK Government for voting against the creation of a law that would offer better protections for retail staff as violence, threats and abuse directed towards workers skyrockets since the beginning of the pandemic. The Labour Party tabled amendments to the Police, Crime and Sentencing Bill that would create a specific offence of assaulting a retail … [Read more...]
Carolyn Harris, MP for Swansea East, joined cross-party colleagues in securing victory yesterday in Parliament for a review into registered sex offenders being able to change their name and identity without the knowledge of the police. New Clause 24 was tabled by Sarah Champion, Labour MP for Rotherham, to be added to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill on Monday 5 July 2021, but … [Read more...]
It was exciting this week to attend the inaugural AGM of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Menopause on Monday during which I was elected Chair of the Group. We will be leading an inquiry into various aspects of the menopause, including workplace policies, public health messaging, education and medical school training. Our menopause revolution is underway! It really is appalling that in 2021 … [Read more...]
Carolyn Harris, MP for Swansea East, this week (28 June 2021) was elected Chair of the newly formed All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Menopause in the House of Commons – marking the first step towards securing the menopause revolution. Following her success in the Private Members Bill Ballot, Carolyn will be allocated Parliamentary time for a debate on her Bill, with the goal that it will … [Read more...]
The menopause revolution has continued this week! I spoke to ITV Sharp End about the importance of this campaign and of giving women a voice. Menopause has been a taboo subject for so long, but we have to start talking about this and take this subject seriously. I explained that I would be looking at doctors’ training, employment resources, and education in particular to see how things could be … [Read more...]
This week, the Labour Party marked a sad day – the fifth anniversary of the murder of one of our colleagues, the wonderful Jo Cox. She fought hard to improve life for her constituents and her community, and her dedication and care is something I shall always remember. This week I’ve been thinking of her and her family. On Wednesday of this week I introduced my Private Members Bill in the House of … [Read more...]
I am thrilled beyond words that David Lloyd, my Constituency Office Manager, has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queens Birthday Honours. It’s impossible to adequately put into words what a superstar David is, or explain how many lives he has touched over so many years. But I’ll give it a go.David and his wife Cynthia founded the Second Chance organisation, and have run it for the … [Read more...]
