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Julie questions the aviation minister following British Airway's announced intention to cut tens of thousands of jobs and rehire some on reduced wages. Watch the full video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1IK8ry6vRg

Like many of you, I have felt a mixture of surprise, disappointment, anger and frustration in recent days. I am in unfamiliar territory and trying to react as well as I can, as I have been since I was elected and since this crisis hit us all.

Julie spoke during the third reading of the Agriculture bill yesterday and set out why she believes it to be a once in a generation to shape the future of UK agriculture and improve regional by extending trade. Watch the full video here.

Julie putting questions to the British Business Bank and others in her role on the Treasury Committee earlier this morning. You can watch the full set of questions in their latest virtual session here.

During this time of crisis, it's vital that we all act in good faith, and with Britain's future prosperity in mind.

Julie questions Rt Hon Stephen Barclay MP (Chief Secretary to the Treasury at HM Treasury) during the Treasury Committee's virtual evidence session on the economic impact of coronavirus. Watch it here. 

Julie gave a speech in Parliament during the second reading of the Domestic Violence bill, where she outlined the need to provide support to organisations supporting survivors and perpetrators to break the cycle of abuse.  

I had a great time answering questions from you on Facebook Live yesterday. Despite a few technical difficulties at the beginning, it was great to be able to provide some useful responses to so many questions. Watch the full video here.

This crisis is certainly making us make changes to the way we live and work.  Some of them have been surprisingly effective and forced Members of Parliament like me to think of new ways to make ourselves available to constituents.  Just over a week ago I tried out my first ever Facebook Live ques

As we enter the fourth week of lockdown, I hope, like me, you are continuing to adjust to this new way of life, our new normal. What a strange and hugely difficult moment in time we are living through.