Sheffield MPs call to save Sheffield-Manchester Airport rail link 01 Mar 2021 I joined all Sheffield’s Labour MP’s in writing today to the Government calling on them to abandon plans which could…
The Budget, Gambling Harm, the Climate Emergency and Covid-19 – some of my week ahead 01 Mar 2021 The main focus this week will be Wednesday’s Budget and I’ll be watching to see…
Improve Brexit deal to save businesses from red tape and extra costs 25 Feb 2021 This morning I urged International Trade Ministers to work to improve their Brexit deal to…
Government must provide Covid support now – and as we move out of lockdown 23 Feb 2021 Today I urged the Government to provide support to businesses, jobs and individuals now and…
Chancellor must provide the support that students deserve 23 Feb 2021 The Prime Minister’s ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown, confirmed that most university students would be asked to…
Easing lockdown, postgraduate funding, fire safety, child mental health and a vaccination – some of my week ahead 22 Feb 2021 Parliament returns today after the half-term recess, although still working largely online, and the main business is the Prime Minister’s statement on easing…