Government must keep promises on research funding 23 Mar 2021 I spoke in the debate on the Advance Research and Innovation Agency Bill, calling on…
Fire safety, online abuse, research funding, Covid measures and questioning the Prime Minister – some of my week ahead 22 Mar 2021 Today I’m hoping to speak in the latest stages of the Fire Safety Bill, which is in ping-pong between…
Tories’ approach to EU relations is holding Britain back 18 Mar 2021 Yesterday I spoke in a Parliamentary debate on the impact of the Brexit deal on…
Covid-19, Young Carers, Universities and Snooker – some of my week ahead 15 Mar 2021 After schools returned last week and we look to the next steps in easing lockdown, I’ve…
Government must end the cladding and building safety scandal 10 Mar 2021 Today my Labour colleague Florence Eshalomi secured a Westminster Hall debate on ‘Residential Leaseholders and…
Securing a meeting with Treasury Minister on student support 09 Mar 2021 This morning I questioned the Chancellor on student support, reminding them that while students in Northern Ireland receive…
International Women’s Day, Students & Covid, Migrants’ Rights, Young Carers, Building Safety, Proportional Representation and a Royal Society Pairing – some of my week ahead 08 Mar 2021 I’ll be celebrating International Women’s Day differently today. Usually I organise a film showing in…
Taking steps to ban gambling promotion in football 07 Mar 2021 I was pleased to take part in The Big Step this weekend, joining over 200 people harmed by…
The Budget fails the NHS and exposes lies on social care 04 Mar 2021 Today I spoke in the Budget Debate and outlined the Chancellor’s failure to fund the…
Sheffield MPs call to save Sheffield-Manchester Airport rail link 01 Mar 2021 I joined all Sheffield’s Labour MP’s in writing today to the Government calling on them to abandon plans which could…
The Budget, Gambling Harm, the Climate Emergency and Covid-19 – some of my week ahead 01 Mar 2021 The main focus this week will be Wednesday’s Budget and I’ll be watching to see…
Improve Brexit deal to save businesses from red tape and extra costs 25 Feb 2021 This morning I urged International Trade Ministers to work to improve their Brexit deal to…
Government must provide Covid support now – and as we move out of lockdown 23 Feb 2021 Today I urged the Government to provide support to businesses, jobs and individuals now and…
Chancellor must provide the support that students deserve 23 Feb 2021 The Prime Minister’s ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown, confirmed that most university students would be asked to…
Easing lockdown, postgraduate funding, fire safety, child mental health and a vaccination – some of my week ahead 22 Feb 2021 Parliament returns today after the half-term recess, although still working largely online, and the main business is the Prime Minister’s statement on easing…
Support needed for our Night Time Economy 18 Feb 2021 As a member of the Night Time Economy All-Party Parliamentary Group I’m calling for further…
Covid, Gambling Addiction, Local Transport Plans, Brexit and International Aid – some of my week ahead 15 Feb 2021 Parliament is in recess this week which would usually mean a break from travelling to…
Responding to Government proposals on Cladding and Building Safety 10 Feb 2021 I have been pushing the Government to sort out the crisis facing people who have…
Government must support performers working in the EU 09 Feb 2021 I was hoping to speak in yesterday’s debate on arrangements for touring professionals and artists…
Performing artists & Brexit, Gambling Harm, Universities & Covid Recovery, and Young Carers – some of my week ahead 08 Feb 2021 I’m hoping to speak in a debate today on a public petition on performing artists…
Backing development of our Children’s Hospital 04 Feb 2021 I’ve co-ordinated a call from Sheffield’s Labour MPs for Government support for two key developments for Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation…