All articles written by Peter Dowd MP on PoliticsHome.com

The urgent case for introducing newborn screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in the UK

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29 Jan Health

The urgent case for introducing newborn screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in the UK

This article, authored by Peter Dowd MP, and the ‘Every Moment Matters’ campaign have been initiated and funded by Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd.

07 Dec 2022 Health

Government must do more to prevent health inequalities widening as the cost of living bites

This winter, the United Kingdom is facing a cost of living crisis which threatens to plunge thousands of families deep into poverty and puts their health and wellbeing at risk.

26 Jan 2022 Health

A cross-government strategy is vital to tackle growing health inequalities and level up

The pandemic has exposed and exacerbated the inequalities that have existed in our society for far too long.

04 Oct 2019 Political parties

Austerity has proven a failure – but this Government is still locking millions into poverty

Even the smallest respite to those in poverty is at risk under this Government – they must commit to ending the benefits freeze in April 2020 as promised, writes Peter Dowd

23 Sep 2019 Environment

The Treasury will be at the heart of our efforts to tackle the climate challenge

Labour will work with industry to build an economy that protects the environment and addresses inequality, writes Peter Dowd MP

15 Oct 2018 Economy

Tech giants operating in the UK have had a field day

This government has a record of indifference towards global tax avoidance and international co-operation. It’s no wonder so many are sceptical about the Chancellor’s Damascene conversion, writes Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury Peter Dowd

09 Oct 2017 Economy

Labour will create the conditions for the genuinely self-employed to thrive

Self-employed workers cannot be expected to jump to the same national insurance rates as employees before their more limited rights are addressed, says Peter Dowd MP.

26 Jan 2016 Economy

Child poverty in the UK

Ahead of his debate, Peter Dowd MP writes on the state of child poverty and its impact on our future.