Calling for an inquiry into the privatised visa system 26 Jun 2019 I have written to the National Audit Office asking them to investigate the commercial partnership…
Eliminating Plastic Waste 25 Jun 2019 In a debate on unsustainable packaging yesterday, I celebrated University of Sheffield Students’ Union’s Zero…
Special needs provision at ‘breaking point’ 24 Jun 2019 After meeting with Sheffield Parent Carer Forum last week, today I took their battle for…
South Yorkshire funding, SEND support in schools, the climate emergency and more – some of my week ahead 24 Jun 2019 After months of pressing the issue, I’ve secured a Parliamentary debate on Wednesday to make…
Celebrating ScHARR and making the case for evidence-based decisions 20 Jun 2019 I joined the School of Health and Related Research at the University of Sheffield today…
Tackling child obesity 19 Jun 2019 Yesterday I challenged Health Ministers on the lack of support for overweight or obese children,…
Protecting Citizens’ Rights 18 Jun 2019 As the Tory leadership debacle continues, increasing the risk of a ‘no deal’ Brexit, today…
Fire safety, Refugees, Child Obesity, Clean Air and Local Transport – some of my week ahead 17 Jun 2019 Although the paralysis caused by the Tory leadership crisis is limiting legislation, there’s plenty of…
Improving Sheffield rail services 13 Jun 2019 I challenged Transport Secretary Chris Grayling today on the failure of the recent rail timetable…
Challenging Boris Johnson’s racism 13 Jun 2019 As Boris Johnson sees his best route to the Tory leadership is to avoid public…
Co-ordinating action to support young carers 12 Jun 2019 I hosted a meeting of young carers groups from around the country in Parliament today,…
Carers Week, Hate Crime, Renewable Energy and School Funding – some of my week ahead 10 Jun 2019 As the long-running Tory Party leadership battle starts formally, with promises of tax cuts for…
Winning rule changes on international students 07 Jun 2019 I am delighted that the Home Secretary, Sajid Javid, has announced that he will accept…
Sharia-compliant Student Loans 06 Jun 2019 Today I pressed Ministers on an issue raised with me as part of my 2015…
Defending Higher Education Funding 05 Jun 2019 Yesterday I challenged the Government to protect higher education funding following publication of a Government…
Post-18 Education Funding, Universal Credit, Trump and more – some of my week ahead 03 Jun 2019 Parliament returns tomorrow after the spring Bank Holiday recess, for the first time since the…
Reporting back on the Big Conversation 2018 03 Jun 2019 I have published my interim report on my 2018 Big Conversation, my annual community consultation.…
European Parliament elections : my reaction 27 May 2019 There will be a lot said about yesterday’s election results and the message to Labour,…
My challenge to the Home Office on Zimbabwean deportations 21 May 2019 Today I raised a point of order with Speaker Bercow, to bring my concerns about…
European Elections, policing football, climate change and joining Iftars – some of my week ahead 20 May 2019 Thursday’s European Parliament elections are the focus for my week and I’ve set out my…
Why voting Labour on Thursday matters 20 May 2019 I’ve spent much of the last two weeks campaigning for people to vote – and…