My challenge to the Secretary of State on Brexit talks 16 May 2019 Today in Parliament, I challenged Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay on his commitment to meaningful talks…
South Yorkshire must not lose regional funding 15 May 2019 I spoke in a Parliamentary debate yesterday on the Shared Prosperity Fund, which the Government has proposed to replace…
Vacancy – Full-Time Constituency Assistant for Paul Blomfield MP 15 May 2019 Closing Date for receipt of applications – 1st July, 9am £20,000 p.a. – start date end of August/start of September to be negotiated You will be…
European elections, Higher Education, Somaliland Independence Day and Regional Growth – some of my week ahead 13 May 2019 After a weekend campaigning for Labour’s great team of candidates for the European Parliament elections…
We are Premier League! 08 May 2019 Having followed the Blades both Home and Away for more than 50 years, I made…
Challenging the Prime Minister on School Funding 08 May 2019 In March I brought 14 headteachers from Sheffield to meet the Schools Minister. They made…
Mental Health, Cladding, Prime Minister’s Questions, and the European Elections – some of my week ahead 07 May 2019 The negotiations between the Government and Labour are continuing, and preparations for the European elections…
Brexit update: 7 May 2019 07 May 2019 Parliament returns this morning with the results of last week’s local elections still being debated…
Backing transport investment for the North 30 Apr 2019 I’ve backed a bid by the Northern Powerhouse All-Party Parliamentary Group for the funding needed…
International students, Climate Emergency, Further Education and Local Elections – some of my week ahead 29 Apr 2019 The Government negotiations with Labour are continuing, as are preparations for the European elections, but…
Winning support for change to international students’ rules 26 Apr 2019 I have been campaigning for the past seven years to remove students from the Government’s…
Responding to the Climate Emergency 24 Apr 2019 Protests in London over the last week, following the inspiring school student action which I…
Legal aid for benefit appeals 24 Apr 2019 At Justice Questions yesterday, I highlighted the plunge in the number of people receiving legal…
Calling for UK participation in Horizon Europe 23 Apr 2019 The UK is the biggest beneficiary from European research programmes. We have received over €5.1…
Brexit, Climate Change, Benefits and International Workers Memorial Day – some of my week ahead 23 Apr 2019 Parliament returns today after a short Easter break with Brexit discussions between the Government and…
Brexit Update: 16th April 2019 16 Apr 2019 Parliament is in recess this week, providing some time to reflect on the Brexit impasse…
Data Breach in EU Settlement Scheme 12 Apr 2019 I am deeply concerned by reports of a breach of the data of applicants for…
Universal Credit and learning disabilities 12 Apr 2019 Last month I questioned the DWP Minister, Guy Opperman MP, about the barriers faced by…
The impact of ‘no deal’ on Sheffield 10 Apr 2019 A new report (pages 57-92) by the Sheffield City Region organisation estimates that a ‘no…
Brexit cancels the recess as the crisis continues – some of my week ahead 08 Apr 2019 I missed the water flooding into the Commons last Thursday, causing the session to be…