Challenging Government law-breaking, hearing from ExcludedUK, and local meetings – some of my week ahead 21 Sep 2020 My role as Shadow Minister for Brexit and EU Negotiations dominates my work again this…
The Internal Market Bill, the Big Conversation and Covid-19 – some of my week ahead 14 Sep 2020 I’ll be starting the week by talking to Toby Foster on the Radio Sheffield Breakfast…
Brexit talks, Gambling Addiction, Climate Assembly, Labour Exploitation, and Covid-19 – some of my week ahead 07 Sep 2020 My role as Shadow Minister for Brexit and EU Negotiations Brexit is going to dominate…
Health Questions, universities, Brexit talks and local coronavirus measures – some of my week ahead as Parliament returns 01 Sep 2020 After a month dominated by the exam crisis, continued test and trace failure and confused…
Trade Bill, Brexit talks, university cuts and easing the lockdown – some of my week ahead 20 Jul 2020 Today I’ll be joining colleagues in the Shadow International Trade team for the debate on…
Brexit, Parliamentary Boundaries, Choice at the End of Life, and Refugees – some of my week ahead 13 Jul 2020 Brexit dominates my week again. Today I’ll be looking out for the expected publication of…
Economic recovery, backing those excluded from support, and Brexit talks – some of my week ahead 06 Jul 2020 The Chancellor will be making a statement to the Commons on Wednesday, outlining plans to support the…
Brexit talks, a virtual climate lobby, universities and the Immigration Bill – some of my week ahead 29 Jun 2020 UK and EU negotiators are meeting this week to discuss how to take forward the…
Schools, the NHS and Brexit – some of my week ahead 22 Jun 2020 After last week’s focus on universities, I’ll be in touch with school headteachers in my constituency…
Brexit, Universities and Black Lives Matter – some of my week ahead 15 Jun 2020 This is a key week for the UK’s future relationship with the EU and I’ll…
EU talks, Gambling regulation, Coronavirus and challenging ‘No Recourse to Public Funds’ rules – some of my week ahead 08 Jun 2020 After last week’s chaotic voting arrangements in the Commons, this week starts with a debate…
Back in Westminster for an argument on remote working, questioning the PM and a debate on crucial Brexit talks – some of my week ahead 01 Jun 2020 Parliament’s back tomorrow after the Bank Holiday week recess with a controversy about how we…
The latest Brexit talks, universities and local issues – some of my week ahead 18 May 2020 Despite the recent talk of MPs returning to Westminster, nothing has been agreed and we’re…
Coronavirus confusion, Brexit talks, Rough Sleeping and #MillionsMissing – some of my week ahead 11 May 2020 After Boris Johnson’s broadcast last night, on which I expressed my concern, I’ll be watching his…
Questioning Michael Gove, meetings in Sheffield and Brussels, and marking VE Day – some of my week ahead 04 May 2020 This afternoon I’ll be at the Despatch Box (virtually) questioning Michael Gove during Cabinet Office…
Hybrid Parliament, questioning the Chancellor, Palestinian twinning, and Brexit: Some of my virtual week ahead 27 Apr 2020 Last week saw Keir Starmer’s (and everyone else’s) first virtual Prime Minister’s Questions and this…
Parliament’s back and meetings on the NHS, universities, migration & Brexit (all from home) – some of my week ahead 20 Apr 2020 Parliament’s returning tomorrow after the Easter recess, but in circumstances none of us could have…
Coronavirus and virtual meetings – my week ahead (again) 30 Mar 2020 Parliament was scheduled to go into recess on Tuesday, for the Easter break, but finished…
Coronavirus and ‘virtual meetings’ – my week ahead 23 Mar 2020 In last Monday’s blogpost, I highlighted the uncertainty for my week ahead created by the…
Coronavirus, the Budget Debate, Childhood Obesity and a Citizens’ Assembly on the Climate Emergency: some of my week ahead 16 Mar 2020 There’s always some unpredictability about the week ahead in Parliament, but this week there’s more…
Brexit talks, the Budget, Assisted Dying, Mental Health and Nether Edge Farmers’ Market – some of my week ahead 09 Mar 2020 This week sees this Government’s Budget, on Wednesday, and I’ll be in the Chamber to…