Schools, the NHS and Brexit – some of my week ahead 22 Jun 2020 After last week’s focus on universities, I’ll be in touch with school headteachers in my constituency…
Palestinian annexation and the Sumarin family 19 Jun 2020 I have joined with all Sheffield’s Labour MPs in writing to the Foreign Secretary pressing…
Calling for Government action on Universities 15 Jun 2020 Sheffield MPs and Peers have come together to back a letter that I have co-ordinated…
Brexit, Universities and Black Lives Matter – some of my week ahead 15 Jun 2020 This is a key week for the UK’s future relationship with the EU and I’ll…
Keeping the Government to their promises on the EU trade deal 11 Jun 2020 After last week’s talks ended without significant progress in any area, there is real concern…
Calling on Boris Johnson to fulfil his pledge on ‘No Recourse to Public Funds’ 09 Jun 2020 Today I have written to the Prime Minister, calling on him to fulfil his pledge…
EU talks, Gambling regulation, Coronavirus and challenging ‘No Recourse to Public Funds’ rules – some of my week ahead 08 Jun 2020 After last week’s chaotic voting arrangements in the Commons, this week starts with a debate…
Pressing Michael Gove on Brexit talks 05 Jun 2020 This week saw the last round of UK-EU negotiations before a crucial summit near the…
Challenging the Prime Minister on ‘No Recourse to Public Funds’ 03 Jun 2020 Last week, the Prime Minister appeared before the Liaison Committee and revealed he had no…
Back in Westminster for an argument on remote working, questioning the PM and a debate on crucial Brexit talks – some of my week ahead 01 Jun 2020 Parliament’s back tomorrow after the Bank Holiday week recess with a controversy about how we…
Vacancy – Senior Parliamentary Assistant for Paul Blomfield MP 21 May 2020 Closing Date – Thursday 11th June, 5pm Salary: circa £37,000 Paul Blomfield, MP for Sheffield…
Opening our schools when it’s safe to do so 20 May 2020 I’ve written to all headteachers in my constituency, seeking their views on the Government’s plans…
Setting out Labour’s approach to EU negotiations 19 May 2020 Following last weeks’ round of negotiations on future relationship with the EU, I’ve set out…
The latest Brexit talks, universities and local issues – some of my week ahead 18 May 2020 Despite the recent talk of MPs returning to Westminster, nothing has been agreed and we’re…
Coronavirus confusion, Brexit talks, Rough Sleeping and #MillionsMissing – some of my week ahead 11 May 2020 After Boris Johnson’s broadcast last night, on which I expressed my concern, I’ll be watching his…
Pressing for European health co-operation 04 May 2020 Today I urged Michael Gove to take a practical approach to co-operation with the European…
Questioning Michael Gove, meetings in Sheffield and Brussels, and marking VE Day – some of my week ahead 04 May 2020 This afternoon I’ll be at the Despatch Box (virtually) questioning Michael Gove during Cabinet Office…
Calling for action against annexation of Palestinian land 01 May 2020 I’ve joined 126 other MPs and Peers, led by the Conservative former Chair of the…
Calling for accountability on the Brexit negotiations 30 Apr 2020 Coronavirus has rightly been the focus of all our energies for the last few weeks,…
Coronavirus – justice for new starters 28 Apr 2020 Yesterday I was drawn to question the Chancellor in response to his economic statement to…
Hybrid Parliament, questioning the Chancellor, Palestinian twinning, and Brexit: Some of my virtual week ahead 27 Apr 2020 Last week saw Keir Starmer’s (and everyone else’s) first virtual Prime Minister’s Questions and this…