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I called on the Government to provide more support for Young Carers over the summer

Vikki Slade MP called on the Government to provide more support for Young Carers over the summer

Jul 160 min read

I asked why the Government backed inquiry into child grooming is going to take so long

Vikki Slade MP asked why the Government backed inquiry into child grooming is going to take so long.

Jun 190 min read

I asked the Minister to meet with a local student for her campaign on supporting mental health.

Vikki Slade asked the Minister to meet with a local student for her campaign on supporting mental health.

Jun 90 min read

I called for further protections from extreme violence and harmful content online

Vikki Slade called for further protections from extreme violence and harmful content online.

Jun 80 min read

I pressed the Government to support young carers to fulfil their potential

Mar 90 min read

I raised the barriers facing disabled adults trying to become self-employed

Jan 260 min read

MP pushes for new power to restrict junk food ad around school

MP is calling to give council powers to restrict junk food advertising near schools and other places where young people spend considerable periods of time. Mid Dorset & North Poole MP Vikki Slade is working to table a new clause in the devolution bill giving councils the power to regulate advertising on privately-owned billboards. The full article can be read here

Dec 12, 20251 min read

I asked the Minister for Women and Equalities to make care experience a protected characteristic.

Dec 10, 20250 min read

MP Vikki Slade calls for extended funded school transport

A DORSET MP is calling for funded school transport to be extended to 16 and 17-year-olds after concerns were raised by students at Purbeck School. MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, Vikki Slade, visited the school to meet students and see its new Purbeck Complex Communication Base, which supports SEND pupils. The full article can be read here .

Nov 28, 20251 min read

I called for greater powers for local councils to ban junk food advertising near schools.

Nov 24, 20250 min read

I called on the Minister to review (not so) free childcare costs

Oct 21, 20250 min read

I called for business rates exemptions for nurseries

Sep 4, 20250 min read

I secured a meeting with the Minister to discuss support for a constituent facing issues with Child Maintenance.

Jun 23, 20250 min read

I challenged the Minister on why nurseries in my constituency are unable to claim relief

Jun 16, 20250 min read

Vikki presses the Minister on the causes of cuts at Bournemouth University

Apr 28, 20250 min read

Vikki confronts the Minister over lax DBS rules for a constituent

Apr 24, 20250 min read

Vikki challenges Ministers on nurseries not being able to claim business rates relief

Apr 2, 20250 min read

Vikki's speech introducing amendments to the children's welfare and schools bill to protect vulnerable children in Home Education.

Mar 19, 20250 min read

Vikki tackles minsters on the length of Children's waiting lists

Feb 11, 20250 min read

Vikki's speech in the Westminster Hall debate on the Provision of Playgrounds by Local Authorities

Jan 8, 20250 min read