Government must act on cladding to protect residents
Today in Parliament I urged the Housing Minister, Chris Pincher, to resolve the longstanding problem…
Paul Blomfield Former MP for Sheffield Central
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The Big Conversation, Brexit, High Rise Cladding, Universities & Covid-19, and the Climate Emergency – some of my week ahead
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
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
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
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
This afternoon I set out Labour’s opposition to Tory plans to breach international law. Speaking…
Calling for Government support for refugees
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
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
I’ll be starting the week by talking to Toby Foster on the Radio Sheffield Breakfast…
Government action needed to support Ponds Forge
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
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
My role as Shadow Minister for Brexit and EU Negotiations Brexit is going to dominate…
Tory incompetence on trade deals
As part of preparations for the end of the Brexit transition period, the Government have…
Calling for fair pay for health and care staff
On Parliament’s first day back after the recess today, I backed the Royal College of…
Health Questions, universities, Brexit talks and local coronavirus measures – some of my week ahead as Parliament returns
After a month dominated by the exam crisis, continued test and trace failure and confused…
Government must deliver on their promises in Brexit talks
As the seventh round of talks on Britain’s future relationship with the European Union starts…
Supporting the music industry
I’ve backed calls from the Sheffield City Region Music Board to provide tailored and flexible financial support…
Action needed on A-Levels
I’m currently away on holiday in Somerset but have been following the A-level debacle, and…
Joining call for international action on Kashmir
On the first anniversary of the unilateral revocation of articles 370 and 35A from India’s…
Sheffield MPs press for Covid bus and tram funding
At the beginning of the pandemic, Sheffield secured £11 million of Government funding to keep…
Parliament is in recess
Parliament is in recess from today, but my office continues to work remotely throughout the…