All articles written by Emma Hardy MP on PoliticsHome.com

06 Oct 2022 Economy

Tax cuts and deregulation don’t grow economies – investment does

On the eve of Liz Truss’ Conference speech, J.L. Partners published a word cloud of answers to the question “what one word would you use to describe Liz Truss”. The three largest words, in descending order were: incompetent, useless, untrustworthy.

06 Jul 2022 Health

Gynaecological conditions must be given greater priority to end prolonged suffering for women

The findings of the report of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) understanding the scale and impact of waiting lists in gynaecology shows waiting lists across the UK have now reached record levels.

29 Mar 2022 Health

Parents and doctors deserve better - Charlie’s Law deserves our full support

The current system is letting families down. I tabled Charlie’s Law as an amendment to the Health and Care Bill, as I knew it was a vehicle for positive change for both parents and doctors.

23 Nov 2021 Health

The Health and Care Bill must support parents of critically ill children

The government is moving once in a generation health and social care reforms through Parliament. It is essential that the rights of parents are not forgotten, and there is legislation to support them and clinicians when deciding about treatment options for their critically ill children. The amendment I tabled, widely known as Charlie’s Law, aims to achieve just that.

28 Apr 2021 Education

Speaking skills must be at the heart of education catch-up in schools

The impact of Covid-19 school closures on children’s spoken language skills paints a stark picture, with the already persistent language gap between disadvantaged students and their peers further exacerbated across all ages.

21 Sep 2020 Coronavirus

Universities are braced for a new wave of coronavirus in the absence of a credible action plan

Government must establish reliable mass testing, ensure all students can learn remotely, and protect the financial future of Britain’s universities

14 Oct 2019 Education

The cost of school uniform and ‘dress-up’ days is harming the education of poorer children

Children from low-income households should not have to face the stigma and embarrassment caused by zealously enforced school dress codes, writes Emma Hardy MP

04 Sep 2019 Economy

Land-banking is preventing local authorities from driving forward development

Keir Starmer’s PPS Emma Hardy MP writes on the topic of land-banking ahead of the introduction of her Ten Minute Rule Bill.

17 May 2019 Education

It's time to take speaking seriously in schools

With rise of automation and AI, it is the uniquely human qualities central to oracy that will have sustained value in the competitive global economy, writes the chair of the Oracy APPG Emma Hardy

02 Apr 2019 Home affairs

Government's segregation of young people in prisons is lowering prospects and making them vulnerable to reoffending

We are witnessing a serious mental health epidemic in our prisons. The Government must ask themselves why they are subjecting young people to segregation for extended periods, says Emma Hardy MP.

16 Apr 2018 Health

The campaign for justice on surgical mesh will go on

Despite initial resistance, the pressure brought to bear by campaigners on surgical mesh has led to good results. But every achievement we have marked has brought to light other goals to fight for, writes Emma Hardy