General Election 23 May 2024 As the General Election has been called, I cease to be a Member of Parliament with…
Alcohol abuse, pharmacies, dying matters, university research, Palestine and young carers – some of my week ahead: 20 May 2024 Before heading to London, I’ll be in the Town Hall chairing a meeting of the…
We need a commitment to the graduate route 14 May 2024 The Government’s Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) published a report today on the graduate visa, which allows those…
Palestinian visa scheme, housing, international students, antisemitism, dementia and food banks – some of my week ahead 13 May 2024 I’m heading down to Westminster this morning concerned about developments in both Ukraine and Gaza.…
Breast cancer treatment 08 May 2024 At today’s meeting of the Health and Social Care Select Committee, we questioned representatives of…
Living standards, museums, Gaza, cancer drugs, and e-bike safety – some of my week ahead 07 May 2024 Parliament’s back today after the bank holiday weekend and local elections which sent a clear…
Child Trust Funds – access for disabled children 30 Apr 2024 At Treasury Questions last month, I asked the Chancellor about a constituent who has Down’s…
Assisted Dying – politicians catching up with the public 29 Apr 2024 After joining a rally organised by Dignity in Dying to mark the success of a…
Elections, assisted dying, child trust funds and international students – some of my week ahead: 29 Apr 2024 Elections dominate the week, with council and mayoral elections here in Sheffield, and votes across…
A fair approach to family visas 23 Apr 2024 Today I led a Westminster Hall debate which I had secured from the Backbench Business Committee on…
Spousal visas, childhood obesity, renter’s reform, homelessness, and Rwanda – some of my week ahead: 22 Apr 2024 Today’s business in Westminster is dominated by the latest amendments from the House of Lords…
NHS patient safety 16 Apr 2024 The Health and Social Care Select Committee launched our inquiry into patient safety, performance and leadership in…
Rwanda, patient safety, plastic waste, general practice and football head injuries – some of my week ahead: 15 Apr 2024 Parliament returns today after a week’s recess, with a need for the international community to…
Questioning the Health Secretary, local meetings and Easter – some of my week ahead 25 Mar 2024 Parliament goes into recess tomorrow for the Easter break, but I’m heading down to Parliament…
Questioning the NHS Dentistry Plan 19 Mar 2024 I’ve been campaigning for the Government to end the crisis in NHS Dentistry for a…
Rwanda, NHS dentistry, cost-of-living, biomedical engineering and building safety – some of my week ahead: 18 Mar 2024 I’m heading down to Westminster this morning where I’ll be attending a Parliamentary reception on…
Act to stop gambling harm 13 Mar 2024 Today I made the case for an end to gambling advertising and sponsorship in a…
Young Carers’ Action Day 13 Mar 2024 Today is Young Carers’ Action Day and, as Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for…
UK and allies must act to end the Gaza crisis 12 Mar 2024 As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza has deepened, I was selected for Foreign Office Questions…
‘Broken Britain’ – the missed opportunities in the Budget 11 Mar 2024 I got my opportunity to respond to last Wednesday’s Budget in the House of Commons…
The Budget, brain tumour awareness, Gaza and Young Carers Action Day – some of my week ahead: 11 Mar 2024 My week starts in the Commons Chamber where this afternoon I’ll be speaking in the…