All articles written by Siobhain McDonagh MP on PoliticsHome.com

08 Sep Coronavirus

No child’s education should be dependent on their internet connection

The closure of schools exposed the digital divide in our society. Lessons must be learnt from the last few months so that our young people do not fall even further behind.

20 Jun Coronavirus

No child should miss out on their education because they are on the wrong side of the digital divide

The Government must ensure that any child who is entitled free school meals has internet access and adequate devices at home.

21 Jan 2019 Economy

CEO pay is soaring, while working people struggle. How can that be fair?

Iconsistency and injustice has grown to become the norm throughout the FTSE 100. The enforcement of whole company pay policies would be the first step towards a fair deal at work, writes Siobhain McDonagh

03 Feb 2016

Individual Voter Registration undermines the democratic process itself

Labour MP Siobhain McDonagh MP writes ahead of her Ten Minute Rule Motion seeking to redress the 1.8% drop in electoral registration nationally which is as high as 13% in some student towns and cities.

03 Nov 2015 Health

Sight tests must be available in all special schools

Ahead of her Westminster Hall Debate and Early Day Motion on the subject of sight tests in special schools, Siobhain McDonagh MP outlines why government needs to fund appropriate eye care for children with special education needs.