Launching the UK Trade and Business Commission
I have joined the UK Trade and Business Commission, a new cross-party group of senior MPs and business leaders,…
Paul Blomfield A strong voice for Sheffield Central
Brexit
Boris Johnson’s responsibility for Northern Ireland border
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
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
This morning I urged International Trade Ministers to work to improve their Brexit deal to…
Government must support performers working in the EU
I was hoping to speak in yesterday’s debate on arrangements for touring professionals and artists…
Regional Impact of Johnson’s Brexit Deal
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
Following reports that the UK has downgraded the status of EU diplomats, I wrote to the Foreign Secretary…
The end of the Transition Period
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
Once again I pressed Michael Gove on the Brexit negotiations this morning. The talks cover…
Government must act to protect services trading in Europe
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
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
This morning I challenged Michael Gove on the Government’s negotiations with the EU. Like Boris…
Government must respect the rule of law
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
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
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
Today I pressed Michael Gove on the Government’s lack of preparation as we head towards…
The Brexit deal the Tories must deliver
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
After last week’s talks ended without significant progress in any area, there is real concern…
Pressing Michael Gove on Brexit talks
This week saw the last round of UK-EU negotiations before a crucial summit near the…
Setting out Labour’s approach to EU negotiations
Following last weeks’ round of negotiations on future relationship with the EU, I’ve set out…
Pressing for European health co-operation
Today I urged Michael Gove to take a practical approach to co-operation with the European…