Hilary’s Article for South Leeds Life – June 2019
For the second time in recent years local residents and I have found ourselves dealing…
Hilary Benn MP Standing up for Leeds Central
News from Hilary
Brexit update
I voted to trigger Article 50 to start the process of leaving the EU, but I have voted against the Prime Minister’s deal on the three occasions it has been put before the House of Commons. I did so because it completely fails to offer the country clarity and certainty…
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Hilary’s Article for South Leeds Life- April 2019
A couple of weeks ago, I attended the climate emergency rally on the steps of Leeds Town Hall. There were hundreds of school students there from across our city. They had decided to come together to speak as the next generation about the huge risks of dangerous climate change. Ever…
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Universal Credit
I have been contacted by a number of constituents about the initial five-week wait for Universal Credit (UC) payments. UC is a single payment which will replace six means-tested benefits and tax credits for working age individuals and families. It’s the Government’s flagship welfare reform and it has been plagued…
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Hilary’s Article for South Leeds Life – March 2019
First of all, some good news. Royal Mail has dropped its proposal to close the Holbeck delivery office. I was delighted, if to tell the truth a little surprised, when I heard news, but this has been a wonderful victory for local residents and Royal Mail staff. They ran such…
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Victory for Holbeck Delivery Office
Royal Mail have officially announced on 6 February 2019 that they have scrapped plans to merge Holbeck Delivery Office and the Leeds City Delivery Office. This is great news and a wonderful victory for our united community campaign. Special thanks to the CWU and all the staff at the sorting…
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