Following the publication yesterday of the CQC's report on Botley Medical Centre, I wanted to update my constituents on the situation:

Layla Moran MP has welcomed the news of the launch of Oxford University's Pandemic Sciences Centre. Layla said: “I really welcome the news that Oxford University has launched the Pandemic Sciences Centre. It’s so important that we do everything we can to learn lessons from this pandemic, and bringing together academic research, the private sector, and public health bodies in this way will make a real difference.

Layla Moran made it clear to Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove that “even if a minister does have a difficult job, they should follow both the Ministerial Code and obey the law”, during Cabinet Office questions in the Commons chamber yesterday morning. It comes after Home Secretary Priti Patel told the Andrew Marr show last weekend that “I think at this stage this isn’t about breaking codes and things of that nature, we’re all just getting on in Government doing very difficult jobs actually."

Layla Moran is calling for all EU citizens in the UK to be given the automatic right to stay, as new figures reveal that over 3,000 living in Oxfordshire are still waiting for the Home Office to process their applications – with just five weeks to go before the Government’s deadline.

Layla Moran has slammed the Government for “bureaucratic hurdles” and “unrealistic deadlines” that have been attached to green homes upgrades funding, and has urged the Government to “ensure that councils have the support needed”. 

Layla Moran has written to Gavin Williamson, Secretary of State for Education, asking him to “urgently revisit” changes to adult education funding that could lead to colleges in Oxfordshire having funding clawed back by the government.

Layla Moran, the Liberal Democrat MP for Oxford West and Abingdon, has received her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine at the Kassam Stadium mass vaccination centre, and encouraged her constituents “to do their bit and get the jab”, adding “only by receiving the vaccine can we protect ourselves, our families and our communities in the long run.”

Layla Moran has urged the Government to gather and release data on the uptake of the Kickstart Scheme at a more local level, after concerns were raised at a business roundtable, with the Employment Minister revealing only 19% of available Kickstart places in the South East have been filled so far.

Layla Moran has today pledged “to do everything I can to make sure no child is left behind”, as new analysis from the End Child Poverty Coalition revealed that 2,978, or more than 1/8 of, children are still trapped in poverty in Oxford West and Abingdon.

Responding to news that the Liberal Democrats, Green Party and Labour Party have formed The Oxfordshire Fair Deal Alliance to form the new Oxfordshire County Council administration, Layla Moran MP said:  "This is fantastic news, and will make such a difference for the people of Oxfordshire. With Liberal Democrats at the helm, working closely with the Greens and with Labour, residents will have a greener, fairer and more caring county led by a council that listens."