Ukraine, gambling reform, disability benefits, rail plans and IWD – some of my week ahead 07 Mar 2022 As Putin’s war in Ukraine reached horrific new levels over the weekend, I’m heading to…
Ukraine, building safety, Korea, and the Police, Crime, Sentencing & Courts Bill – some of my week ahead: 28 Feb 2022 Putin’s appalling unprovoked invasion of Ukraine overshadows everything in politics as I travel down to…
Energy bills, private renting, assisted dying, and Napier Barracks – some of my week ahead 07 Feb 2022 The deepening crisis over Boris Johnson’s leadership continues to deflect the Government from dealing with…
The cost of living crisis, ‘levelling up’, disability benefits, school Q&A, and remembering Jack Dromey – some of my week ahead 31 Jan 2022 My week sadly starts with the funeral of my friend and colleague Jack Dromey who…
Manufacturing and Brexit, universities, bus lane proposals and our city centre – some of my week ahead 24 Jan 2022 As the Conservative Party continues to tear itself apart, all eyes will be on how…
Building Safety, Home Office questions, social care – some of my week ahead 17 Jan 2022 I’m returning to Westminster this morning with demands for Boris Johnson’s resignation growing – along…
Building safety crisis, energy bills, coronavirus and schools, Afghanistan, and the Turing Scheme: some of my week ahead 10 Jan 2022 I’m travelling down to Westminster this morning shocked and saddened by the sudden death on…
Omicron, the local NHS, Afghan children, gambling harm, and city centre developments – some of my week ahead 13 Dec 2021 Omicron, the local NHS, Afghan children, gambling harm, and city centre developments – some of…
Nationality & Borders Bill, Afghanistan, gambling addiction, and post-18 reforms – some of my week ahead 06 Dec 2021 My week is dominated by the Nationality and Borders Bill again as it reaches report…
Afghanistan, the climate emergency, students, and football governance – some of my week ahead 29 Nov 2021 ‘The i’ has reported this morning on my appeal for the Government to fulfil their promise on…
Health and Care Bill, young carers, Burma, climate change, White Ribbon Day and the Big Conversation – some of my week ahead 22 Nov 2021 The Health and Care Bill will dominate business in the Commons for the next two…
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, small businesses, Yemen, the Brexit deal, and International Students Day : some of my week ahead. 15 Nov 2021 After joining yesterday’s Remembrance Sunday ceremony at Sheffield Cenotaph I headed down to Westminster last…
Parliamentary standards, night club safety, school mental health, and Remembrance Day – some of my week ahead. 08 Nov 2021 After a shameful week, in which Boris Johnson’s corrupt conduct backfired on him and damaged…
Supporting students, the Nationality and Borders Bill, climate justice and a PMQ – some of my week ahead 01 Nov 2021 I’ve been drawn for Education Questions today and will pressing the Universities Minister on recovering…
The Budget, the Nationality and Borders Bill, climate and trade policy, and violence reduction – some of my week ahead 25 Oct 2021 The week in Westminster will be dominated by the Budget and I’ll be in the…
Remembering David Amess, the Nationality and Borders Bill, assisted dying, ‘fire and rehire’ and building safety – some of my week ahead 18 Oct 2021 Parliament returns today after the conference recess and the appalling murder of our colleague David…
Refugees, health and care, universities and Covid-19 : some of my week ahead: 20 Sep 2021 I’ve been selected to join Labour’s team on the Nationality and Borders Bill Committee, which…
Building safety scandal, social care, UK/EU relations, climate emergency and ‘Grey to Green’ – some of my week ahead 13 Sep 2021 I’m looking forward to welcoming leaseholders caught up in the cladding and building safety scandal…
Returning to Westminster- with Covid, Afghanistan, schools and the Election Bill among the issues I’ll be taking up this week 06 Sep 2021 Parliament’s summer recess ends today, along with the hybrid proceedings which had allowed MPs to participate remotely since late last…
Covid chaos, immigration, building safety, Yemen and research & innovation – some of my week ahead 19 Jul 2021 This is the last week Parliament sits before the summer recess and so this is…
Covid restrictions, culture wars, immigration and the climate emergency – some of my week ahead 12 Jul 2021 After the huge disappointment of last night’s match, following a tournament with so many high…