Brexit, Covid-19, Sheffield leisure funding, and repression of the Uyghurs – some of my week ahead 09 Nov 2020 While everyone else is talking about Joe Biden’s welcome victory, Brexit is central to my…
The Covid lockdown, Brexit talks, Assisted Dying and International Students – some of my week ahead 02 Nov 2020 Boris Johnson’s new lockdown measures will dominate Parliamentary business this week; I support the measures…
Action needed on shocking rise in child poverty 23 Oct 2020 I was appalled to see that the figures show that, after housing costs, child poverty…
Businesses must not be ‘hung out to dry’ by vital health measures 21 Oct 2020 As Sheffield moved into ‘tier three’ lockdown measures today, I challenged the Health Minister about…
Bars, cafes and restaurants must not be hung out to dry 19 Oct 2020 After meeting Health Secretary Matt Hancock on Sunday morning with local MPs to discuss action…
Covid-19, Brexit, Further Education, Black History Month and the Big Conversation – some of my week ahead 19 Oct 2020 After meeting Health Secretary Matt Hancock yesterday morning, I’ve written to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak…
Covid-19, Brexit and my Big Conversation – some of my week ahead 12 Oct 2020 My week is inevitably dominated again by coronavirus and the Brexit talks. I’ll be looking…
Hearing from students on Covid-19 07 Oct 2020 Today I chaired a meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Students to hear about…
Government must act on cladding to protect residents 05 Oct 2020 Today in Parliament I urged the Housing Minister, Chris Pincher, to resolve the longstanding problem…
The Big Conversation, Brexit, High Rise Cladding, Universities & Covid-19, and the Climate Emergency – some of my week ahead 05 Oct 2020 My online Big Conversation events are well underway and continue this week with meetings with…
Government’s EU deal must protect workers’ rights and the environment 01 Oct 2020 This morning I challenged Michael Gove on the Government’s negotiations with the EU. Like Boris…
Government must protect our music, events and creative industries 29 Sep 2020 Today I pressed the Business Secretary to support for the music, events and creative industries,…
The Big Conversation, Brexit, Covid-19, community safety and Kashmir – some of my week ahead 28 Sep 2020 After joining volunteers over the weekend for socially-distanced leafleting for my Big Conversation, I’ve several online…
Government must respect the rule of law 21 Sep 2020 This afternoon I set out Labour’s opposition to Tory plans to breach international law. Speaking…
Calling for Government support for refugees 21 Sep 2020 I’ve consistently pressed for safe and legal routes for those seeking refuge in the UK…
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…
Government action needed to support Ponds Forge 11 Sep 2020 As a former Chair of Sheffield City Trust, I appreciate the value and importance of the facilities at Ponds Forge and…
A ‘Canada-style’ EU deal falls short of Johnson’s promises 10 Sep 2020 Following the government’s claims that they want a ‘Canada-style’ deal, I’ve set out how this…
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…
Tory incompetence on trade deals 04 Sep 2020 As part of preparations for the end of the Brexit transition period, the Government have…