Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 31 Jan 2019
Equitable Life
"It is estimated that there are around 1,500 victims of the Equitable Life scandal in Lincoln, and I have been working closely with some of them. After years of campaigning, nearly 1 million people are still being told that their compensation is limited to less than a quarter of the …..."Karen Lee - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 31 Jan 2019
Equitable Life
"No, I will not. I want to make some progress.
The victims appear to have fallen between the cracks of the financial crisis, which saw our banking corporations bailed out while hard-working and responsible pensioners were left to suffer. This is not charity. This is repaying hard-earned and prudently saved …..."Karen Lee - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 06 Dec 2018
European Union (Withdrawal) Act
"I voted remain but my constituency voted leave. This deal is not bringing the House together. It is not bringing Government Members or the country together. Does my right hon. Friend agree that there has to be a better way?..."Karen Lee - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 06 Dec 2018
European Union (Withdrawal) Act
"My constituency of Lincoln voted to leave the EU, while I voted to remain, but we are united in fighting for a better future for Lincoln outside the EU. I sincerely believe that there is a Brexit deal that will benefit my constituents and Lincoln’s business and tourist communities—a deal …..."Karen Lee - View Speech
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Written Question
Friday 30th November 2018
Asked by:
Karen Lee (Labour - Lincoln)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has plans to reduce VAT on safety products and services.
Answered by Mel Stride
- Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer
The government keeps all taxes under review and any future decisions on VAT will continue to be taken in line with the normal Budget process.
The government does not hold information on VAT revenues that can be broken down to assess the cost of reducing VAT on safety products.
The government does make available some VAT reliefs for certain safety products including a zero rate of VAT for installations as part of the construction of new residential buildings and a reduced rate for installations as part of a residential conversion.
Written Question
Friday 30th November 2018
Asked by:
Karen Lee (Labour - Lincoln)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has estimated the cost to the public purse of reducing VAT on safety products and services from 20 per cent to 5 per cent; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by Mel Stride
- Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer
The government keeps all taxes under review and any future decisions on VAT will continue to be taken in line with the normal Budget process.
The government does not hold information on VAT revenues that can be broken down to assess the cost of reducing VAT on safety products.
The government does make available some VAT reliefs for certain safety products including a zero rate of VAT for installations as part of the construction of new residential buildings and a reduced rate for installations as part of a residential conversion.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 12 Nov 2018
Finance (No. 3) Bill
"The right hon. Gentleman has referred to “the right home in the right place”. Does he not agree that some people would be grateful for any home?..."Karen Lee - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 12 Nov 2018
Finance (No. 3) Bill
"Does the hon. Lady agree that the delay in introducing the cut to the maximum stake on fixed odds betting terminals will lead to an increased number of people developing gambling addictions, getting into debt and, in the case of problem gamblers, even taking their own lives?..."Karen Lee - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 12 Nov 2018
Finance (No. 3) Bill
"When the hon. Gentleman says, “despite the pressure in our public services,” does that mean he thinks it is acceptable that we have lost 21,000 police staff and so many nurses and that people wait in ambulances outside A&E for four hours or more? Is that acceptable?..."Karen Lee - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 12 Nov 2018
Finance (No. 3) Bill
"My hon. Friend has mentioned empty homes. Does she agree that it is a national disgrace that there are still victims of the fire at Grenfell who still do not have permanent housing?..."Karen Lee - View Speech
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