Former coalfield areas in England, Scotland and Wales have a combined population of 5.7 million – roughly the same as a typical English region. Today, MPs are debating government support for coalfield communities. Our debate pack has the facts on government support, health inequalities, deprivation and more. Read now: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cdp-2025-0028/?utm_campaign=0225-rice-routine-spotlight&utm_medium=social&utm_source=whatsapp