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Munira reacts to Boris Johnson’s resignation

The Conservatives have lost all credibility by propping up the Prime Minister for so long. Britain needs change and real leadership to restore trust in our political system and ensure the stability of our country.

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Munira slams Government’s Rwanda plan on BBC Politics Live

In a recent appearance on BBC Politics Live, Munira joined a panel of politicians and journalists to debate some of the pressing issues of the day – including the cost of living crisis, free school meals and the Government’s appalling plan to offshore refugees to Rwanda. In the 14 June panel, Munira called the Government’s […]

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Munira speaks to Times Radio and BBC Politics Live about free school meals

On 14 June, Ministers finally increased funding for infant free school meals – something Munira has long been calling for. Yet, the Government is completely unwilling to extend free school meals to all children on Universal Credit, ignoring their own advisers. Munira spoke to Matt Chorley at Times Radio about the Government’s terrible record on […]

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Munira challenges Ministers on free school meals and the cost of childcare

If Ministers are serious about levelling up, they must invest in our children’s education, health and wellbeing.

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Munira spoke to Times Radio about how the cost-of-living crisis is affecting our schools

Munira spoke with Matt Chorley at Times Radio about the crippling effect of rising energy costs on schools and funding for free school meals.  A survey by Richmond Council found that some schools are facing up to a 250% rise in gas bills, and a 150% rise in electricity bills. With school budgets already stretched, […]

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Munira’s latest newsletter 26 April

Munira’s comments on partygate and the Government’s plan to offshore refugees to Rwanda.

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Stop the postcode lottery on children’s mental health

No parent should be stuck in the awful position of being unable to access mental health services for their child. On 18 March, Munira presented her Private Members’ Bill on children’s mental health.

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Munira tells BBC we must help our children catch up on lost learning

In an interview with BBC Politics London on 20 March, Munira called on the Government to guarantee more funding to help our children catch up on lost learning. The BBC also spoke with Assal Ruse, Headteacher of Twickenham School – the first school in the borough to start giving remote lessons during the pandemic. “Schools […]

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We must help our kids catch up on lost learning

Our children are facing a reading crisis. In Parliament and on BBC Politics, Munira called on the Government to guarantee more funding to catch up on lost learning.

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Protecting our children’s mental health

For Children’s Mental Health Week Munira is calling on the Government to make this a priority urgently

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