All articles written by Karin Smyth MP on PoliticsHome.com

26 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Community organisations have a vital role to play in the coronavirus recovery

As we recover from this crisis, we must create a more equal, sustainable and supportive society in which community organisations are supported to have a leading role.

09 Jan 2020 Health

NHS Trusts exploiting tax loophole risk creating a two-tier workforce

The Government must deliver real improvements to how services are funded rather than relying on tax avoidance schemes which barely paper over the cracks, writes Karin Smyth MP.

04 Nov 2019 Communities

We are finally seeing basic rights extended to Northern Ireland – we must ensure this progress is not lost

It is shocking that many basic rights for women and the LGBTQ+ community have not been available to people in Northern Ireland. We must keep campaigning to ensure these long-overdue changes are delivered, despite those who resist, writes Karin Smyth MP.

04 Jul 2019 Home affairs

It's time to re-think our outdated, unpopular and uncompassionate assisted dying laws

Our laws are failing dying people, their families and those who must enforce it, we must do better, says Karin Smyth MP.

01 Jul 2019 Brexit

The fabric of our Union must be the core of the next Prime Minister's government

Sadly, history tells us that the Tories will put party ahead of country. The future of our United Kingdom relies on this precedent being broken, says Karin Smyth MP.

30 Apr 2019 Transport

We must reduce the number of towing-related incidents to protect road users and pedestrians

Trailer safety is an issue that most people know nothing about – but which is responsible for hundreds of accidents and incidents every year, says Karin Smyth MP.

28 Feb 2018 Brexit

Theresa May must learn from the troubled history of Northern Ireland

Overcoming the legacy of the Northern Ireland conflict must continue, says Karin Smyth MP.

12 Jul 2016 Education

DfE must address the serious concerns about delivering free childcare

Labour MP and Public Accounts Committee member Karin Smyth has laid out the problematic areas that need to be highlighted ahead of the increased entitlement of free childcare.