In Parliament

Margot James welcomes the return of student nurses to the wards for a year of their training and also questions how the variation in standards of care in different wards in the same hospital can be about resourcing? [read more] about Margot James welcomes return of student nurses to the wards

Speaking in a debate on violence against women and girls, Margot James raises her concern at different cultural attitudes towards women and says that women’s unequal status and the misogyny that exists in many societies are both a cause and a consequence of sexual violence. [read more] about Sexual Violence in Conflict debate

Margot James backs Government proposals on funding of care and support for older people. She welcomes the protection for those people who face catastrophic charges and believes the Government has reached a fair resolution between peoples’ responsibility to save for their retirement and the responsibilities of the community to protect those to whom catastrophic charges might apply. [read more] about Margot James backs Government proposals on funding of care and support for older people

Margot James supports calls for the reform of the EU and highlights the fact that many overseas investors who invest in this country also support the Prime Minister on this and are keen for some of the EU regulations on their businesses to be lifted. [read more] about MP highlights overseas investor support for reform of EU

Margot James welcomes a reduction in child poverty last year of 300,000 and tax relief for the low-paid. [read more] about Margot James welcomes reduction in child poverty and increased tax relief for low-paid families

Margot James backs moves to promote manufacturing in the west midlands in schools, universities and to exporters and overseas customers. She highlights the importance of improving the local skills base. [read more] about Margot James backs moves to promote manufacturing in the west midlands