On the Prime Minister’s request to dissolve Parliament, Emma said:

“Boris Johnson insisting on a Queen’s Speech, taking up weeks of parliamentary time just to avoid scrutiny of his Brexit plans, is an anti-democratic and irresponsible way to govern. It makes a no-deal Brexit far more likely.

“We are two months away from crashing out of the EU with no-deal, which would have a disastrous effect on jobs in manufacturing across the West Midlands and here in Wolverhampton. I could never support no-deal. Food and medical supplies would be at risk, as would our economic security. The focus must be on securing a relationship with the EU which would protect these industries and support people’s livelihoods.

“Last week I backed a cross-party letter to ensure MPs were in Parliament throughout the next two months so we can make decisions on the key aspects of Brexit and work out the best way forward. We live in a parliamentary democracy where the government’s plans – whatever colour their party is – are rightly open to scrutiny. I want to maximise what little time we have left, the Prime Minister only wants to waste it.”