Latest News in Sheffield Central
The BBC Trust has made the right decision to reverse local radio cuts
Today's announcement by the BBC Trust to reverse around half of the planned £15m cut to the budgets of BBC local radio stations, regional news and 5 live is good news for BBC local radio. I'm pleased that Lord Patten has...[more]
I welcome the Government's decision to axe university privatisation plans
Tuesday 24th January - I welcome today's reports that the Government has axed plans to give for-profit private companies a greater role in UK higher education. The Government's proposed legislation would have...[more]
Chinese New Year Message
As we begin the Year of the Dragon, I want to wish everyone in Sheffield and their families across the world a very Happy Chinese New Year. I'm proud that Sheffield is such a diverse city and the Chinese community makes a huge...[more]
I've signed the Holocaust Memorial Day Book of Commitment to 'speak out' against prejudice.
Wednesday 18th January- Holocaust Memorial Day is on Friday 27th January, which will be the 67th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Nazi concentration camp which is the site of the largest mass murder...[more]
My speech on Individual Electoral Registration: A Tale of Two Constituencies
Yesterday I spoke in a debate in the House of Commons on the Government's plans to move to Individual Electoral Registration. I'm concerned that the Government's plan will see up to 30% of people drop off the electoral register,...[more]
I'm backing a ballot for parents at King Ecgbert school, and want Nick Clegg to join me.
King Ecgbert School is currently coming towards the end of a consultation on whether to convert to academy status. Many constituents will be affected if the school does move to academy status, and concerns have been raised...[more]
Sheffield’s ‘hidden heroes of international development’
Friday 16th December – Today I’m published a report into the remittance giving of Sheffield people. A remittance is money sent to individuals and organisations abroad. Remittances are a vital and largely unseen contribution to...[more]
