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Closing schools - the wrong call

Miriam Cates MP writes in The Telegraph about the need for the Government, media, teaching unions and opposition politicians to recognise that closing schools for so long was a mistake that must never be made again.

Increasing our energy security

Miriam Cates MP asks the Leader of the House to commit to a debate or a statement in Government time when the energy security strategy is announced so that hon. Members can properly scrutinise it.

Britain and US secure deal on steel tariffs

Miriam Cates MP is delighted by today's news that after months of talks the Trade Secretary has secured a deal on US steel tariffs - meaning the UK will now be able to export significant amounts of UK steel to America.

Putting skills at the heart of our recovery

Miriam Cates MP speaks in a debate about the national tutoring programme and adult education - calling for a fairer more equitable distribution of funding between academic, technical and vocational routes

Speciality Steels - looking at all the options

Miriam Cates MP discusses the unique and strategic capabilities of Stocksbridge Speciality Steels - essential for the UK’s infrastructure, nuclear and defence requirements over the coming years.

Supporting children's mental health

Miriam Cates MP talks about the crisis in children's mental health suggesting we look at broader root causes so solutions can better improve children's resilience

Delivering on levelling up

Miriam Cates MP discusses the Government's Levelling Up Whitepaper noting the importance of this blueprint in ensuring South Yorkshire gets the attention and investment it deserves.

Making our country safer

Miriam Cates MP talks about the Police Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, and its role in ensuring our streets safer, that criminals face tough sentences and that our police have the powers they need.

Ensuring the viability of UK steel

Miriam Cates MP reports on the commencement of bilateral discussions to address global steel and aluminium excess capacity, including the application of tariffs on imports of British produced steel.

Child vaccinations - call for review

Miriam Cates MP writes to the JCVI to ask that they assess the latest evidence to ensure that we're acting in the best interests of our precious children.