Latest News in Sheffield Central
Sheffield University Technical College: progressing quickly and getting a lot of interest from young people. Find out more...
One of most exciting developments in Sheffield right now is the construction of the new University Technical College on Shoreham Street, right at the centre of the constituency. The UTC will open in...[more]
Start The Week: Launching an important new report on international students; International Women's Day events; Education Questions and more
The two highlights of my week come at the start and the end of it. Today I'm launching a new report at the House of Commons commissioned by the University of Sheffield, which demonstrates the enormous financial benefits our city...[more]
Challenging Tory plans to force NHS privatisation through the back door
Yesterday I challenged the Health Secretary in Parliament about Government plans to force NHS privatisation through the back door. At Health Question Time I challenged Jeremy Hunt to hold a full debate and vote on his...[more]
Coming up this week: Global Manufacturing Festival; questioning the Health Secretary on mental health; Lettings Agents and more
After a busy week in Sheffield, Parliament's back this week and I caught the 8.27am train down to London this morning. I don't know yet whether George Osborne will be making a statement to the House, but he ought to....[more]
Start the Week: With Parliament in recess, I'm looking forward to a busy week in the constituency
It's school half-term and so Parliament is in recess, which is a great opportunity to get out around the constituency. Among other things, I've convened a meeting of community representatives from Manor and Wybourn, to discuss...[more]
Start The Week blog: find out about my upcoming week in Westminster and in Sheffield, Feb 11-15th
One of this week's big debates in Parliament will be on Local Government and Police funding, with the Government tabling the annual financial settlement for approval on Wednesday. It comes at a time when Sheffield, along...[more]
I'm voting Yes to equal marriage today
Lots of people have contacted me about the same-sex marriage legislation which will be voted on in the House of Commons today, and so I know that same-sex marriage provokes strong opinions. I respect the views and appreciate...[more]
