Moran slams Government over green homes funding, urges proper support
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 calls on Government to “urgently revisit” changes to adult education funding
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 receives first vaccine dose, urges constituents “to do their bit and get the jab”
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.”
Read moreGovt must provide local Kickstart data as stats reveal low take-up in South East
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.
Read moreLayla Moran signs pledge as figures reveal over 1/8 of children in Oxford West and Abingdon living in poverty
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.
County Council alliance “start of a brighter future for Oxfordshire”
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."
Read moreLayla Moran leads cross-party group urging Government to repeal "heartless" Vagrancy Act in Queen’s Speech
Over 60 MPs and Peers from five parties, as well as crossbenchers and the Bishop of Manchester, have written to Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick urging him to include the repeal of the Vagrancy Act in the Queen’s Speech (11th May 2021), in a letter led by Liberal Democrat MP Layla Moran.
Layla Moran: “sensational results” as Lib Dems elect largest ever group to Oxfordshire County Council
Layla Moran, Liberal Democrat MP for Oxford West and Abingdon, has said she is “delighted” by the Lib Dems’ “sensational results” as they gained 8 seats to elect their largest-ever group to Oxfordshire County Council, adding that it was “a ringing endorsement of our hard work in communities across the county.”
Moran: NAO report on council finance shows “plan is needed urgently”
Layla Moran has said a “plan is needed urgently” to “save local councils from the brink”, after the National Audit Office published a report warning that local authorities will be under serious financial pressure in 2021-22 and urgently need reassurance from the government on further funding or support.
Layla Moran: Government “letting down flood victims” by refusing to extend flooding grant
Layla Moran, Lib Dem MP for Oxford West and Abingdon, has said the Government is “letting down flood victims” after they refused to make the Property Flood Resilience Grants Scheme available to people who were flooded this Christmas and New Year.
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