Marion Fellows MP for Motherwell & Wishaw
The new measures announced by the Chancellor to protect peoples’ incomes are welcome. While they do not go as far as I would have liked, they will make a significant impact in giving people and their families assurances over their jobs and wages. SNP colleagues and I will continue to press the UK Government to […]
This is a difficult time for businesses and their staff. I want to reach out directly to local businesses to offer my support and keep you as up to date as possible with the support being provided at a local and national level. Please email me at marion.fellows.mp@parliament.uk. Businesses are being asked to call the […]
I have written to local supermarkets and their national head offices to ask them to take further action in supporting the local community during this difficult time. I have three main asks: 🧻 To limit the number of items each customer can purchase to prevent people from stockpiling so everyone can access the essential items they […]
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The First Minister has announced that schools and nurseries will be closed from this Friday. The Scottish Government is working with councils to support young people who are vulnerable and whose parents are essential workers. The UK Government must implement a deal to protect incomes – especially those of low income families where parents have […]
The UK Government has announced a support package for business. It now must announce one for people. A universal basic income must be considered so that people have the funds they need to get through the coronavirus crisis and protect public health. Many are losing their jobs and many are unable to work. These people […]