Munira Wilson

Munira Wilson

Liberal Democrat — Twickenham

Speaking in the House of Commons on 4 September 2026

Debate

Infants, Parents and Carers Bill

Contribution

I know that the hon. Lady is passionate and committed to this issue; we have worked together in this place on many issues relating to babies and children. She quoted Nick Clegg, who, of course, was Deputy Prime Minister when the cuts to Sure Start were made. On behalf of the Liberal Democrats, may I say that our former colleagues—none of us were in this place at the time—did fight the Tories every single day? There were some unpalatable choices being made. However, I am sure she will acknowledge that the Liberal Democrats in that Government introduced universal infant free school meals, which I know she strongly supports, and the pupil premium for the most disadvantaged children. I was a school governor in a school with very disadvantaged children, and that transformed the interventions we could make. We also protected school budgets. Will she acknowledge at least that?

More from Munira Wilson

Other recent Hansard contributions by the same speaker.

About Hansard

Hansard is the official verbatim record of proceedings in the UK Parliament. Every word spoken in the Commons and Lords is recorded and published — this page is a single contribution from that record.

For Munira Wilson's full parliamentary record including voting history, expenses and all other contributions, see the Munira Wilson report card.