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The lady's not for u-turning, but the Telecoms Bill is another disaster waiting to happen
Culture
By Anna Turley
The lady's not for u-turning, but the Telecoms Bill is another disaster waiting to happen
Grassroots sports clubs on the verge of shutting down, hospitals facing a financial black hole, churches at risk of going under. To most governments, policy that threatened to devastate community groups in this way would be seen as an abject failure.
Who should bear the cost of 5G? Why the Government has it all wrong Partner content
Education
By Anna Turley
Who should bear the cost of 5G? Why the Government has it all wrong
Successive governments have rightly prioritised universal online access and high-speed connectivity. They have provided generous state subsidies to try to ensure rural networks are adequate and eliminate wifi 'not spots'. The economic and societal arguments for doing so are irrefutable, especially post-COVID. The only question is: who pays? The industry or the taxpayer?
Massive cuts to phone mast rental payments are hurting communities and delaying the UK’s shift to 5G
Communities
By Anna Turley
Massive cuts to phone mast rental payments are hurting communities and delaying the UK’s shift to 5G
The need to get 5G broadband rolled out across the country is urgent, as every one of us working on creaky Zoom calls can testify.
Ministers must ban the sale of energy drinks to under-16s
Health
By Anna Turley
Ministers must ban the sale of energy drinks to under-16s

Energy drinks packed with sugar and caffeine have been connected to problems with children’s health – the government must commit to a complete ban on their sale to under-16s, says Anna Turley
Ban the sale of energy drinks to under 16s
Communities
By Anna Turley
Ban the sale of energy drinks to under 16s

Ahead of her Westminster Hall debate on the sale of energy drinks to children, Anna Turley calls for a complete ban of the sale of energy drinks to under 16s.
Perpetrators of animal cruelty have 'no fear of the law'
Environment
By Anna Turley
Perpetrators of animal cruelty have 'no fear of the law'

A worrying trend of animal abusers escalating their crimes and committing violence against humans is encouraged by lenient sentencing, says Anna Turley MP.
To give every child the best start, the quality of early education matters Partner content
Education
By Anna Turley
To give every child the best start, the quality of early education matters
Shadow Minister for Civil Society​ Anna Turley calls for the Government to ensure "early years education is top quality for every child."