High rents across Stroud district and unfair benefit calculations are forcing families out of the area. David Drew MP raised this in parliament
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David Drew MP calls for long-term plan to address cancer staffing crisis
Statistics reveal people in Gloucestershire are waiting longer than average for first cancer appointment
David Drew MP: Why we must back Clare Moody MEP for Labour in Thursday’s Euro elections.
Across Europe, we are seeing the rise of populist right-wing politics. The only way to stop this lurch to the right is to support Labour and build a solid Socialist grouping in the European Parliament. It is vital we support Labour and stand together. Clare Moody is an excellent MEP, working to ensure our values are heard in Europe.
Watch: David Drew MP on Brexit shambles; "PM is being reckless with the country"
This government is rushing through reams of legislation as it attempts to replace 43 years of legislative framework in just a few short months. The lack of rigour and disregard for proper process is frightening. This is a ludicrous situation for country to find itself, with only nine parliamentary days until we are due to leave the EU
David Drew MP backs Scope's campaign for everyday equality for disabled people
On average, disabled people face extra costs of £583 a month and families with disabled children face £581 each month. This ‘disability price tag’ must end
Statement from David Drew MP: "Why this Brexit deal must be defeated."
This Brexit deal is deeply flawed. It will not protect jobs, workplace rights or living standards or maintain environmental standards.
David Drew MP supports campaign for Ofsted to also make 'wellbeing' a priority for schools
Ofsted will be consulting on their draft Education Inspection Framework until April 5. I was pleased to support Young Minds campaign to improve school approaches to mental health and wellbeing by making sure that Ofsted also recognises for the work that they do to promote and support student's mental health.
Video: David Drew MP in parliament "Honda closure will affect too many families"
The closure of Honda’s plant in Swindon will have a devastating impact on our regional economy. The Government is failing to protect manufacturing.
David Drew MP 'Shows the Love' for a future where the UK no longer contributes to climate change
David Drew MP has joined hundreds of thousands of people up and down the country proudly wearing green hearts to show they want to protect the people, places and lives they love from climate change.
Video: David Drew MP renews call for parliamentary debate on incinerator contracts
Video. David Drew MP has again asked for an urgent debate about how councils handle big contracts, saying that it appeared there had been “impropriety” in the handling of information in Gloucestershire.
Video - Our schools desperately need more funds, David Drew MP tells Minister
Headteachers all tell me school finances are on the brink and are having a real impact on our children. So I raised this directly with Schools Minister Nick Gibb in my special school funding debate. I hope he will take heed and invest in our children so they can all fulfil their potential. Watch here…
School funding crisis: Read this account from one Gloucestershire education expert
I have been calling for a debate in Parliament about the state of education funding in Gloucestershire and am pleased that I have now been granted a debate on Wednesday 30 January. I’d love to hear about your experiences ahead of that debate so I can raise them directly with the Government. Please get in touch here.
School funding crisis: Share your views with David Drew MP ahead of parliamentary debate
I have been calling for a debate in Parliament about the state of education funding in Gloucestershire and am pleased that I have now been granted a debate on Wednesday 30 January. I’d love to hear about your experiences ahead of that debate so I can raise them directly with the Government. Please get in touch here.
David Drew MP supports Cervical Cancer Prevention Week
Cervical screening uptake is at a 21-year low in England with more than a quarter of women not booking a potentially life-saving test, which is why I’m backing Cervical Cancer Prevention Week
Watch David Drew MP's passionate speech on Brexit
“I fear that Brexit will become one of the biggest domestic policy disasters this country has known.”
Watch David’s speech and read the full text here.
Video : David Drew MP calls on Parliament to debate incineration contracts after Javelin Park £100 million overspend
David Drew MP has called on Parliament to hold an urgent debate on incineration contracts, after documents have finally revealed that the Javelin Park incinerator will cost £100 million more than planned.
Brexit Q&A with David Drew MP
More than 50 people gathered to hear David’s update on the week in Westminster and some of the background to Brexit, as well as to discuss how we move forward.