All articles written by John Hayes MP on PoliticsHome.com

25 Nov 2021 Coronavirus

We need a more co-ordinated approach to funeral and bereavement policy matters

It’s axiomatic that the Covid pandemic has brought pain and fear, heartache and loss. It’s meant unexpected challenges for all kinds of people in all kinds of spheres. Prominent among those who have dealt with the worst of Covid’s effects, alongside hospital and care workers, has been the funeral and bereavement sector.

04 Dec 2020 Coronavirus

National Grief Awareness Week: We must pay tribute to funeral directors who have cared for bereaved families during Covid

Funeral directors across the country have gone to extraordinary lengths to support bereaved families and make each funeral as special as possible, whilst ensuring the safety of staff and mourners.

10 Feb 2020 Economy

Further education reforms have not delivered for those who most need them most

The implementation of the apprenticeship levy and higher-level apprenticeships has left a lot to be desired

02 May 2019 Education

Our post-16 skills system is far from optimal

Our new inquiry will help to shape a skills ecosystem that responds to local needs and national economic priorities

19 Dec 2018 Brexit

MPs must rise to the challenge presented to us by the British people

Brexit alone will not arrest the startling decline in engagement with and belief in modern politics. Those elected to serve must shoulder their responsibilities by rejecting timidity, writes John Hayes

26 Feb 2018 Home affairs

We must act swiftly to protect against the misuse of drones

New legislation is needed to make the misuse of drones a criminal offence and to make the registration of their ownership mandatory, writes John Hayes