Andrew Lewin

The housing crisis is a multifaceted problem. We have to build more homes of all tenures, but Your First Home is a really important part of driving demand, particularly because young people who are re

I am going to make some progress. Today the Chancellor has asked the banks to contribute more via a surcharge, and it is really important that we look at the context in which we are having this discus

Mental health support is hugely important—I absolutely recognise that. One of the things that this Government are doing is introducing mental health professionals in every school. I am sure that Membe

I will not give way now, but I may do so later. [Interruption.] I am keen to make some progress. Closer to home, in Welwyn Hatfield, 35,000 households will benefit from the £100 direct payment to help

It is news to me that I will be writing the manifesto, but I am always open to a promotion. Our spending review will cover all elements of spending on public services, but this is a Government who hav

This is a Budget that supports those who need it most through the winter and that ask the banks, which are on course to make record profits, to make a greater contribution. Crucially, it backs young p