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Jeff Smith MP

Jeff Smith MP

Labour MP for Manchester Withington

Government must do more to support nightlife with a long-term strategy for recovery
Economy
By Jeff Smith MP
Government must do more to support nightlife with a long-term strategy for recovery
With just seven days’ notice, the nightlife sector faced an eleventh-hour shifting of the goalposts and thousands of pounds wasted. This was an expense few could afford to lose.
Government can’t tackle online harm without cracking down on online scams
Culture
By Jeff Smith MP
Government can’t tackle online harm without cracking down on online scams
Failing to tackle online scams in the Online Harms Bill makes a mockery of the government's promise to create world-leading online protections and will hit vulnerable people hardest.
Coronavirus has raised the stakes for online gambling reform, now government must act
Coronavirus
By Jeff Smith MP
Coronavirus has raised the stakes for online gambling reform, now government must act
The Government cannot continue to delay and must take urgent steps now to reduce online gambling harm while vulnerable people are at risk.
Core mental health services are underfunded and all but overwhelmed by rising demand
Health
By Jeff Smith MP
Core mental health services are underfunded and all but overwhelmed by rising demand

The Government’s promises on mental health are welcome, now it’s time for action, says Jeff Smith MP.