Steve Witherden

Steve Witherden

Labour — Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr

Speaking in the House of Commons on 12 May 2025

Debate

Topical Questions

Contribution

More than 9 million people in the UK are not actively seeking work, with long-term illness cited as the single largest reason. Does the Minister agree that rather than penalising those who are sick or disabled, the Government should introduce a wealth tax to fund a genuine transformation of our public services, enabling us to face the future with a healthier, happier and more productive workforce?

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