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…
Calling for fair pay for health and care staff 01 Sep 2020 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 01 Sep 2020 After a month dominated by the exam crisis, continued test and trace failure and confused…
Government must deliver on their promises in Brexit talks 17 Aug 2020 As the seventh round of talks on Britain’s future relationship with the European Union starts…
Supporting the music industry 17 Aug 2020 I’ve backed calls from the Sheffield City Region Music Board to provide tailored and flexible financial support…
Action needed on A-Levels 17 Aug 2020 I’m currently away on holiday in Somerset but have been following the A-level debacle, and…
Joining call for international action on Kashmir 05 Aug 2020 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 04 Aug 2020 At the beginning of the pandemic, Sheffield secured £11 million of Government funding to keep…
Parliament is in recess 24 Jul 2020 Parliament is in recess from today, but my office continues to work remotely throughout the…
Trade Bill, Brexit talks, university cuts and easing the lockdown – some of my week ahead 20 Jul 2020 Today I’ll be joining colleagues in the Shadow International Trade team for the debate on…
Preparing for the end of the Brexit transition – my challenge to Michael Gove 16 Jul 2020 Today I pressed Michael Gove on the Government’s lack of preparation as we head towards…
The Brexit deal the Tories must deliver 16 Jul 2020 Yesterday I responded for Labour to an Opposition Day debate on the current Brexit negotiations…
Pushing Boris Johnson for fair pay for care workers 15 Jul 2020 After Ministers said that care workers should be paid more on Monday, I challenged Boris…
Brexit, Parliamentary Boundaries, Choice at the End of Life, and Refugees – some of my week ahead 13 Jul 2020 Brexit dominates my week again. Today I’ll be looking out for the expected publication of…
Sheffield MPs response to Chancellor’s Economic Statement 09 Jul 2020 With my Labour colleagues – Clive Betts, Olivia Blake, Gill Furniss and Louise Haigh –…
Economic recovery, backing those excluded from support, and Brexit talks – some of my week ahead 06 Jul 2020 The Chancellor will be making a statement to the Commons on Wednesday, outlining plans to support the…
Backing an end to indefinite immigration detention 01 Jul 2020 When the Commons debated the Immigration Bill yesterday I backed moves by a cross-party group…
The Time Is Now – tackling the climate emergency 01 Jul 2020 45 constituents joined me yesterday as part of the Climate Coalition’s ‘The Time is Now’…