Calling for action to fix the lorry driver crisis 02 Sep 2021 This week, as a member of the UK Trade and Business Commission, I joined other…
Ministers should extend the EU Settlement Scheme deadline 29 Jun 2021 I secured an Urgent Question today, bringing the Immigration Minister to Parliament to answer questions on the EU Settlement Scheme…
Urging the Prime Minister to save our steel 22 Jun 2021 Today I’ve written to Boris Johnson to urge him to maintain protections for the steel…
Launching the UK Trade and Business Commission 15 Apr 2021 I have joined the UK Trade and Business Commission, a new cross-party group of senior MPs and business leaders,…
Boris Johnson’s responsibility for Northern Ireland border 13 Apr 2021 The violent protests we’ve seen in Northern Ireland have become extremely serious and are a reminder of…
Tories’ approach to EU relations is holding Britain back 18 Mar 2021 Yesterday I spoke in a Parliamentary debate on the impact of the Brexit deal on…
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 support performers working in the EU 09 Feb 2021 I was hoping to speak in yesterday’s debate on arrangements for touring professionals and artists…
Regional Impact of Johnson’s Brexit Deal 26 Jan 2021 As recent days have shown, Boris Johnson’s poor Brexit deal fails the country but will…
UK must not isolate itself with pointless EU diplomacy row 21 Jan 2021 Following reports that the UK has downgraded the status of EU diplomats, I wrote to the Foreign Secretary…
The end of the Transition Period 04 Jan 2021 After four and a half years as a Shadow Brexit Minister, I stood down after the Trade…
Tory shambles on Brexit talks threaten trade and border security 17 Dec 2020 Once again I pressed Michael Gove on the Brexit negotiations this morning. The talks cover…
Government must act to protect services trading in Europe 19 Nov 2020 We don’t only trade goods with the EU; we trade services too. It’s vital to…
Tories threaten people’s safety with a weak Brexit deal 12 Nov 2020 As the Brexit negotiations reach the last days, I questioned Michael Gove this morning over…
Government’s EU deal must protect workers’ rights and the environment 01 Oct 2020 This morning I challenged Michael Gove on the Government’s negotiations with the EU. Like Boris…
Government must respect the rule of law 21 Sep 2020 This afternoon I set out Labour’s opposition to Tory plans to breach international law. Speaking…
A ‘Canada-style’ EU deal falls short of Johnson’s promises 10 Sep 2020 Following the government’s claims that they want a ‘Canada-style’ deal, I’ve set out how this…
Government must deliver on their promises in Brexit talks 17 Aug 2020 As the seventh round of talks on Britain’s future relationship with the European Union starts…
Preparing for the end of the Brexit transition – my challenge to Michael Gove 16 Jul 2020 Today I pressed Michael Gove on the Government’s lack of preparation as we head towards…
The Brexit deal the Tories must deliver 16 Jul 2020 Yesterday I responded for Labour to an Opposition Day debate on the current Brexit negotiations…
Keeping the Government to their promises on the EU trade deal 11 Jun 2020 After last week’s talks ended without significant progress in any area, there is real concern…