Emma’s speech in Bailiffs debate

Emma speaks in Westminster Hall debate on bailiffs

This week Emma secured a debate in Parliament on clamping down on aggressive behaviour by bailiffs, after a constituent of hers was mistreated.

Following the debate, Emma said:

“I was very pleased that there was such strong cross-party support in the debate for greater regulation of bailiffs. I called for a robust complaints process and an independent regulator.  I hope that the government will listen and bring forward meaningful reforms as soon as possible.”

Click here to see Emma’s closing statement

Emma calls on Government to support JLR

Emma Reynolds MP

Reacting to news that Jaguar Land Rover is to cut 4,500 jobs across the organisaiton, Emma said:

“It is extremely worrying to hear of significant job losses at Jaguar Land Rover. The company has reassured me that they remain committed to the UK and have a strong future with plans to invest in new technology.

“I am calling on the government to do all it can to support Jaguar Land Rover and the many companies in the supply chain.”

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Contribute to Emma’s debate on bailiffs

Emma Reynolds MP

On 9 January, Emma has secured a debate in Parliament to discuss the oversight of bailiffs, and if you have experienced aggression from bailiffs, or bailiffs breaking the rules, Emma would like to hear from you.

Your experiences could be raised by Emma in her debate.

Ahead of the debate, Emma said:

“Earlier this year a disabled constituent contacted me with a distressing account of bailiffs entering her home with no identification, behaving in an aggressive manner towards her and helping themselves to £240 in cash from her handbag.

“I raised this in Parliament with the Minister of Justice. A full account of the distress caused to my constituent was written about in the Guardian.

“It is shocking that this happened, it has to stop.

“Bailiffs must be properly regulated, and there must be an independent organisation for people to complain to and seek redress from if they break the rules.

“On 9 January I have been granted a Parliamentary debate to demand that the Government stop talking about this and start taking action.
As part of my preparation I wondered if you have heard of this type of thing happening to anyone you know? If yes, would you be prepared to share the details with me, in the strictest confidence of course.

“You can either email me on [email protected] or give my office a call on 01902 397 698.”

To read the article featured in The Guardian, click here.

Emma backs petition to save our nursery schools

Emma receives Save Our Nursery Schools petition

Today Emma was presented with a petition from staff and parents at Bushbury Nursery School, Low Hill Nursery School, and Ashmore Park Nursery School as part of a national campaign for the Government to continue funding for maintained nursery schools. this will be handed in to Parliament in the New Year, to call on the Government to continue funding.

On receiving the petition, Emma said:

“Every maintained nursery school in the country is rated either ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, yet they are facing cuts which put their future at risk. Funding for maintained nurseries has not been confirmed beyond 2020, and some nursery schools face closure without this funding.

“Good early years education gives children the building blocks they need at Primary School, and no other part of the early years sector has the same track record of helping disadvantaged students catch up with their more advantaged peers.
“I’m looking forward to handing this petition in to Parliament in the New Year, along with MPs and nursery school leaders from across the country. I hope the Government listens to parents and teachers and puts the funding of nursery schools on a sustainable footing.”