Offshore oil drilling, school attendance, men’s health, universities and investing in Sheffield’s culture sector – some of my week ahead: 22 Jan 2024 I’m heading to London later this morning, where my first meeting is with the NUS…
Questioning Rishi Sunak on the Houthi air strikes 15 Jan 2024 The Prime Minister was questioned intensively this afternoon on Friday’s air strikes on Houthi targets…
Castlegate, Houthi air strikes, pharmacy, obesity and ‘Mir Zaynen Do!’ – some of my week ahead: 15 Jan 2024 This morning I’m chairing the third meeting of the Castlegate Area Board which has been…
Visiting the ‘Justice Now’ peace camp 11 Jan 2024 Today I visited Lena Mussa and Sahar Awadallah at their peace camp outside Sheffield Town…
Offshore oil drilling, future cancer inquiry, Gaza, court backlogs, and the ‘Boycott Bill’ – some of my week ahead 08 Jan 2024 Parliament returns today after the Christmas recess with the controversial Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill, which prompted…
Parliamentary recess and arrangements for the Christmas break 18 Dec 2023 Parliament finishes tomorrow for the Christmas recess and there will be no votes on the…
Challenging the Health Secretary on NHS waiting lists 13 Dec 2023 When the new Health Secretary appeared before the Health and Social Care Select Committee today,…
Calling for violent Israeli settlers to be barred from UK 13 Dec 2023 Today, I’ve joined 56 parliamentary colleagues from across both Houses of Parliament in writing to…
Eye Health, renters’ reform, international trade and questioning the new Health Secretary – some of my week ahead: 11 Dec 2023 On arriving in Westminster today I’ll be joining an Eye Health Day event calling for a national…
Pressing for zero-emission buses for Sheffield 05 Dec 2023 I led a debate in Westminster Hall today making the case for government support in…
Castlegate, buses, men’s health, gambling harm and the Magic Pen Group – some of my week ahead 04 Dec 2023 My week starts in Sheffield where I’ll be chairing the second meeting of the Castlegate…
Pressing for the exclusion of international students from net migration figures 29 Nov 2023 After the publication of last weeks net migration statistics, ministers are apparently in an internal…
Challenging visa plans for care workers 28 Nov 2023 After yesterday’s announcement by the Home Secretary in response to last week’s net migration figures,…
Post-Brexit trade, ambulance workers, Gaza, cancer care, fuel poverty and Kashmir – some of my week ahead 28 Nov 2023 My week starts with a visit to a logistics and haulage company in Lincolnshire with…
Autumn Statement, cancer care, student employment, refugees and ageing – some of my week ahead 20 Nov 2023 The focus for this week in Parliament is the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, on which there’s…
Voting for a ceasefire in Gaza 17 Nov 2023 More than 1200 constituents emailed me in the 24 hours before Wednesday’s vote and I…
Joining a cross-party call for a ceasefire in Gaza 15 Nov 2023 Today I’ve joined 114 other parliamentary colleagues, from both Houses and all main parties, in…
Gaza, cancer care, Rwanda, renters’ reform and tertiary education funding – some of my week ahead 13 Nov 2023 I’m heading to Westminster tomorrow after a hospital appointment following recent eye surgery, and hope…
The King’s Speech, Gaza, pharmacy services, refugees, and Remembrance Sunday – some of my week ahead 06 Nov 2023 It’s the State Opening of Parliament tomorrow with the King’s Speech setting out the Government’s programme for…
Appointed as Co-convener of UK Trade and Business Commission 26 Oct 2023 I’m pleased to announce that I have taken on the role of parliamentary Co-convener of…
Gaza – act to save innocent lives 25 Oct 2023 As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, with thousands – including many children – dead…