International Students, Gambling, Brexit and Childhood Obesity – some of my week ahead 12 Nov 2018 Brexit will dominate the week again, but depending on which reports you believe, with a…
Citizens’ Rights, International Students, Train Timetabling and Remembrance Sunday – some of my week ahead 05 Nov 2018 I am down in Westminster for two sitting days before the House rises for a…
The Budget, student mental health, local pubs, Islamophobia Awareness Month and welcoming constituents – some of my week ahead 29 Oct 2018 Today’s Budget, where the Chancellor will lay out the Government’s tax and spending plans, will…
Brexit, Universal Credit, human trafficking, mental health and the Offensive Weapons Bill – some of my week ahead 22 Oct 2018 Brexit continues to dominate my time as it does our politics. Today starts with a…
Brexit, knife crime, Universal Credit, immigration detention, social care, food poverty and World Week – some of my week ahead 15 Oct 2018 My week starts with a meeting of our Shadow Brexit team, followed by a statement…
Hallam University, international students, asylum accommodation and the East Midlands Trains timetable – some of my week ahead 08 Oct 2018 After 60 hours of discussion in 40 events over 3 weeks, my annual Big Conversation…
Brexit, safer neighbourhoods, cafe drop-ins, school visits and more – some of my Big Conversation week ahead 01 Oct 2018 It’s the final week of my Big Conversation, with more meetings, cafe drop-ins, and street…
Labour Party Conference and the Big Conversation – my week ahead 24 Sep 2018 After holding 18 of the 39 Big Conversation events last week, I headed off to…
Small Businesses, Carers, Mental Health, Faith Leaders and lots of community meetings – some of my Big Conversation week ahead 17 Sep 2018 After five great events over the weekend, my Big Conversation continues this week with meetings…
International students, Brexit, Prime Minister’s Questions and the Big Conversation begins! – some of my week ahead 10 Sep 2018 Two issues dominate this week, starting with Brexit; I’ll be speaking as Shadow Brexit Minister…
‘In the hot seat’ as Parliament returns – with social care, Myanmar, and Manor Castle Community Awards all part of my week ahead 03 Sep 2018 Parliament returns tomorrow after the August recess (you can read what I’ve been up to…
Brexit, international students, debt, and refugees – some of my week ahead 16 Jul 2018 After a week in which the Government’s Brexit plans unravelled spectacularly, the issue will be…
Brexit, debt, nurseries and climate change – some of my week ahead 09 Jul 2018 Brexit inevitably dominates my week again. After a meeting of our Shadow Brexit team, I’ll…
EU Council, small businesses, Commonwealth students, climate change and Sharrow Festival – some of my week ahead 02 Jul 2018 As a Shadow Brexit Minister, I’ll be on the front bench for a statement from…
Rail Campaign Day, Heathrow expansion, post-18 education and local policing -; some of my week ahead 25 Jun 2018
Home Office secrecy, NHS funding, Parliamentary sovereignty, Somaliland and Ben’s Centre -; some of my week ahead 18 Jun 2018
The EU Withdrawal Bill, the post-18 education review, and Carers Week -; some of my week ahead 11 Jun 2018
The EU Withdrawal Bill, Home Office Questions, electoral reform, student mental health, immigration detention and honouring Harry Harpham -; some of my week ahead 04 Jun 2018
Taking young carers to meet the Prime Minister, international study, post-Brexit security and care workers’ pay -; some of my week ahead 21 May 2018
Syria, community cohesion, international students, Equitable Life, democracy and City of Sanctuary -; some of my week ahead 16 Apr 2018
Free School Meals, Brexit, student mental health and human rights -; some of my week ahead 26 Mar 2018