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…