"It is an honour to speak in today’s debate. We have celebrated 60 years of change, and we have spoken honestly about the range of challenges faced and to be overcome as we go forward. Before responding to some of the points raised today, I would like to pay tribute …..." Taiwo Owatemi - View Speech
"I thank my hon. Friend for the point she rightly makes. It is essential that we look at the impact of AI when addressing health inequalities.
Tackling persistent health inequality is a key aim of the Government’s mission to ensure that the NHS is fit for the future. We are …..." Taiwo Owatemi - View Speech
"I thank the right hon. Member for raising that point. The Government are looking at how to address educational outcomes for all groups.
It was heartbreaking to hear from my hon. Friends the Members for Brent East (Dawn Butler) and for Wolverhampton West (Warinder Juss) about their experiences of racism. …..." Taiwo Owatemi - View Speech
"Absolutely. We have to be proactive in speaking out against racism in any area or situation in society in which we see it.
It was disappointing and concerning to hear about of the police incident raised by my hon. Friend the Member for Brent East. There is no space for …..." Taiwo Owatemi - View Speech
"I will take the compliment—I thank the shadow Minister very much.
As this debate has made clear, this nation has a rich and proud history of breaking down barriers and opening doors for everyone to thrive—one that speaks directly to this year’s Black History Month theme, “Legacies of Action”. This …..." Taiwo Owatemi - View Speech
"Members have 15 minutes to get back when a Division is called in the House. The 15 minutes had not elapsed when the Adjournment was moved. How can the vote be allowed to stand when the rules say that members of the Committee have 15 minutes to get back?..." Taiwo Owatemi - View Speech
"When the previous vote was called, I made it very clear to the Committee that we had three votes plus a vote on Third Reading...." Taiwo Owatemi - View Speech