Work & Pensions

On this page you will find campaign responses related to the Department for Work and Pensions. The department is responsible for:

  • understanding and dealing with the causes of poverty rather than its symptoms
  • encouraging people to work and making work pay
  • encouraging disabled people and those with ill health to work and be independent
  • providing a decent income for people of pension age and promoting saving for retirement
  • providing value for money and reducing levels of fraud and error
  • reducing work-related death and serious injury in workplaces through the Health and Safety Executive
Campaigns

Emergency Energy Tariff

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about the Emergency Energy Tariff Campaign. I am aware of the impact that global energy price rises have had on consumers, and I welcome the action taken by the Government to support the most vulnerable.  To support consumers, the Government is m

Universal Credit (and Working Tax Credit) £20 Uplift

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about the £20 per week uplift to Universal Credit and Working Tax Credits.  This extra support was announced by the Chancellor as a temporary measure in March 2020 to support those likely to be facing the most financial disruption as a result

Pension Credit

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about the take up of Pension Credit. I am very supportive of efforts to make sure older people receive the support they are entitled to so they can enjoy dignity and security in their retirement.

Coronavirus: End the Rent Debt Crisis

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about debt and private renters. Problem debt is often difficult to escape and can have a devastating impact on existing issues including family problems and poor mental health.

Coronavirus: "Cancel the Cut to Universal Credit" Campaign

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about the £20 per week uplift to Universal Credit and Working Tax Credits.  As I am sure you are aware, this extra support was announced by the Chancellor as a temporary measure in March 2020 to support those facing the most financial disrupt

Local Housing Allowance

Following the outbreak of the Coronavirus, the Government has acted swiftly to protect renters and ensure that those who need it are able to access support and remain in their homes.

Abuse of Shop Workers

Dear Constituent, Thank you for contacting me about protections for retail workers.  i'm deeply concerned by cases of violence on the high street, particularly in retail premises.

Absestos Victims Compensation

I am deeply saddened by cases of asbestos related disease am sympathetic to people who are unable to trace a liable employer or insurer against whom they can bring forward a claim for these terrible diseases.