EDM: Household Support Fund
This month I have tabled a motion to record my deep concern that the UK Government has not committed to extending the Household Support Fund (HSF) beyond March 2024.
EDM: Award Alan Bates the Freedom of Liverpool
This month I have tabled a motion in support of the Freedom of the City of Liverpool being bestowed on Liverpool-born Post Office Horizon campaigner Alan Bates.
Motion to Parliament: Gellings Riding School
This week I have tabled an Early Day Motion in support of Gellings Riding School’s bid to acquire the land it is situated upon in order to secure its existence for future generations.
LUHC Committee: Ian Byrne MP raises housing needs of disabled people
This week at Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee, Ian Byrne MP raised the housing needs of disabled people.
My motion to Parliament: Inquiry into death of 7-year-old Zane Gbangbola
I have tabled a motion to Parliament on the urgent need for an independent panel inquiry into the death of 7-year-old Zane Gbangbola.
Ian Byrne MP speaks on the importance of urban green spaces to children
At the EFRA Committee session on Urban Green Spaces this week, Ian Byrne MP raised the crucial importance of green spaces on child health and wellbeing.
Real Truth Legacy Project - working with LFC Foundation on Hillsborough education
The Real Truth Legacy Project is joining forces with the LFC Foundation to support the rollout of education about Hillsborough in schools.
Palestinians have the Right To Food
Today I told Parliament that Palestinians deserve the Right To Food, after the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right To Food said that more than 2 million people in Gaza face “inevitable famine”.
Headteacher Ofsted concerns raised in Parliament
This week in Parliament I raised the concerns of headteachers in West Derby about the current Ofsted inspection model.
Ian Byrne MP monthly report for January 2024
West Derby constituents are invited to read my report for January 2024, outlining just some of the work I have done in Parliament and in the constituency in the last month.
Ian Byrne MP tells Fire Safety inquiry that Parliament must be on side of residents
At Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee inquiry on Fire Safety this week, Ian Byrne MP told the Housing Minister that Parliament is on the side of residents.
Ian Byrne MP speaks in debate on public sector pay
Ian Byrne MP this week spoke in a Parliamentary debate on behalf of public sector workers in West Derby, including teachers, NHS staff, civil servants and many more.
Ian Byrne MP asks Michael Gove not to axe Household Support Fund in Liverpool
In Parliament this week, Ian Byrne MP called on Secretary of State Michael Gove to reverse this decision to axe the Household Support Fund in Liverpool.
Interview: Free school meals for pupils with special education needs
Yesterday ahead of my Westminster Hall debate on access to Free School Meals for children with special educational needs and disabilities, I explained to Contact charity why I called for the debate in Parliament.
Interview: Why children with disabilities miss out on free school meals
Earlier today I spoke to Sky News presenter Jayne Secker about why so many children with disabilities are missing out on free school meals. The interview took place ahead of the Westminster Hall debate I have secured for this afternoon on “Access to free school meals for children with special educational needs and disabilities.”
Debate: Free School Meals for Children with special educational needs
I am pleased to have secured a debate in Parliament today on “Access to free school meals for children with special educational needs and disabilities.”
Statement on Post Office Horizon scandal
Today I made a statement on the Post Office Horizon scandal and the urgent need for a Hillsborough Law in full.
Ian Byrne MP monthly report for December 2023
West Derby constituents are invited to read my report for December 2023, outlining work I have done in the constituency and in Parliament over recent weeks.
Ian Byrne MP monthly report for November 2023
West Derby constituents are invited to read my report for November 2023, outlining work I have done in the constituency and in Parliament over the last four weeks.
Special Report: Right To Food Week 2023
Right To Food Week 2023 took place 18th-23rd September, bringing people together to ensure our collective demand for the Right To Food is heard. Read our Special Report on Right To Food Week 2023 here.