Pressing for zero-emission buses for Sheffield 05 Dec 2023 I led a debate in Westminster Hall today making the case for government support in…
Castlegate, buses, men’s health, gambling harm and the Magic Pen Group – some of my week ahead 04 Dec 2023 My week starts in Sheffield where I’ll be chairing the second meeting of the Castlegate…
Pressing for the exclusion of international students from net migration figures 29 Nov 2023 After the publication of last weeks net migration statistics, ministers are apparently in an internal…
Post-Brexit trade, ambulance workers, Gaza, cancer care, fuel poverty and Kashmir – some of my week ahead 28 Nov 2023 My week starts with a visit to a logistics and haulage company in Lincolnshire with…
Autumn Statement, cancer care, student employment, refugees and ageing – some of my week ahead 20 Nov 2023 The focus for this week in Parliament is the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, on which there’s…
Voting for a ceasefire in Gaza 17 Nov 2023 More than 1200 constituents emailed me in the 24 hours before Wednesday’s vote and I…
Joining a cross-party call for a ceasefire in Gaza 15 Nov 2023 Today I’ve joined 114 other parliamentary colleagues, from both Houses and all main parties, in…
Gaza, cancer care, Rwanda, renters’ reform and tertiary education funding – some of my week ahead 13 Nov 2023 I’m heading to Westminster tomorrow after a hospital appointment following recent eye surgery, and hope…
The King’s Speech, Gaza, pharmacy services, refugees, and Remembrance Sunday – some of my week ahead 06 Nov 2023 It’s the State Opening of Parliament tomorrow with the King’s Speech setting out the Government’s programme for…
Appointed as Co-convener of UK Trade and Business Commission 26 Oct 2023 I’m pleased to announce that I have taken on the role of parliamentary Co-convener of…
Gaza – act to save innocent lives 25 Oct 2023 As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, with thousands – including many children – dead…
Renters’ Reform – Challenging ‘no fault’ eviction delays and speaking up for students. 24 Oct 2023 Yesterday, I spoke in the Second Reading debate of the Renters (Reform) Bill and pressed…
Castlegate, Gaza, climate action, gambling advertising and the General Cemetery – some of my week ahead 23 Oct 2023 My week starts this morning by chairing the first meeting of the Castlegate Area Board,…
Healthy places, environmental policy, and transatlantic engagement – some of my week ahead 16 Oct 2023 I had been expecting to be recovering from eye surgery this week but my operation…
Israel and Gaza 13 Oct 2023 Many constituents have written to me about the situation in Israel and Gaza following the…
Westminster Hall Debate on Students and the Cost-of-Living 20 Sep 2023 Yesterday, I was delighted to lead a debate in Westminster Hall on the impact of…
Retained EU law, mental health, community pharmacy, and the student cost-of-living crisis – some of my week ahead 18 Sep 2023 This is a short week in Westminster as Parliament rises tomorrow for the conference recess…
Young carers, gambling reform, cancer care and Nuclear Week – some of my week ahead 11 Sep 2023 This is Nuclear Week in Parliament (NWiP) with several events looking at the role of…
Gambling harm, climate emergency, young carers and the Medina Masjid Open Day – some of my week ahead: 04 Sep 2023 Parliament returns today after the summer recess, with the crisis over the safety of school…
Student Voter Registration and the ‘Sheffield Model’ 27 Jul 2023 The Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) has today published my op-ed exploring the strengths of…
Seeking stability for the Graduate Visa 19 Jul 2023 The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for International Students, of which I am Co-Chair, has published…