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Start4Life - the first 1001 days of a child's life

Miriam Cates MP draws on her experience as a mother to highlight the importance of the first 1001 days of a child's life, and the benefits of the Government's £500 million investment in Early Years.

Education Committee - mass testing of children

Calling for a review of the mass testing of healthy school children

Taking account of the best interests of young people must be a priority when considering any coronavirus measures introduced to schools - mass testing of healthy children is not in the best interests of our children.

Budget 2021 - building back better

Miriam Cates MP responds to the Autumn Budget welcoming its focus on levelling up by addressing the causes of inequality and creating the conditions for opportunities to grow and spread.

Budget 2021

Ambitious, optimistic and realistic. Miriam Cates MP reflects on the Chancellor's 2021 Budget highlighting its focus on children and families, education and skills and importantly public transport.

Budget 2021: investing in local public transport

Miriam Cates MP talks about the critical importance of providing local transport connectivity to ensure access to jobs, education and training but also to basic needs such as hospitals and shops.

Budget 2021 - investing in skills and training

Miriam Cates MP announces new funding for skills and training in this years budget - making sure everyone can access the skills and training they need to get the jobs they want.

Budget 2021 - investing in our children

Responding to the Chancellor's decision to invest in supporting families Miriam Cates MP highlights the positive impact of early years funding on giving every child the best start in life.