Further Education Funding 02 Apr 2019 Today I spoke in a packed Parliamentary debate, as Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group…
Continuing Brexit crisis, Further Education funding, Climate Change and my Annual Constituency Visit – some of my week ahead 01 Apr 2019 As with so many recently, this week will be dominated by Brexit after the Prime Minister’s deal was rejected…
Brexit Update: 1st April 2019 01 Apr 2019 As I head down to Westminster it is still unclear how the Prime Minister intends…
My ‘Indicative Votes’ 28 Mar 2019 After months of the Government using their power over our business to prevent Parliament properly…
Winning changes to protect Sheffield knife manufacturers 26 Mar 2019 I am delighted that the Home Office has made a last-minute concession that will enable…
Brexit, Hallam students and Immigration Detention – some of my week ahead 25 Mar 2019 It is often difficult to predict how the parliamentary week will unfold, but to say…
Brexit Update: 25 March 2019 25 Mar 2019 This week will be crucial in seeking to resolve the Brexit chaos, so it seemed…
Theresa May is responsible for Brexit Chaos 21 Mar 2019 Resilience is admirable; obstinacy is not. The PM is responsible for the chaos. Yesterday I…
Meeting the UN on Gaza 21 Mar 2019 This week I met with Jamie McGoldrick, UN Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, with colleagues…
Save our Schools 20 Mar 2019 On Tuesday I hosted headteachers from across Sheffield on a visit to Westminster to make…
School Funding, Universal Credit, Palestine and, of course, Brexit – some of my week ahead 18 Mar 2019 As I head down to London this morning, it’s not wholly clear what will be…
Brexit Update: 18th March 2019 18 Mar 2019 I’ve started many of these updates by emphasising the seriousness of the position we face…
Extending Article 50 15 Mar 2019 After Tuesday’s overwhelming decision to reject Theresa May’s damaging Brexit deal and Wednesday’s clear vote…
Government must act on tower cladding 12 Mar 2019 Today I pressed the Government to support residents of Metis Tower on West Bar and…
Challenging Government on Schools Funding for Mental Health 11 Mar 2019 I challenged the Government on how the funding crisis is holding schools back in many…
Brexit, Tower Block Cladding, Bus Services, Universal Credit and the Sky’s Edge – some of my week ahead 11 Mar 2019 This is clearly set to be a crunch Brexit week, taking a lot of my…
Brexit Update: 11th March 2019 11 Mar 2019 A fortnight ago the Prime Minister came to the Commons and kicked the ‘Brexit can’…
International Women’s Day, Immigration Bill, Apprenticeships, Fracking and more – some of my week ahead 04 Mar 2019 There’s less happening on Brexit in Parliament this week, as we prepare for up to…
My Question to Brexit Secretary on No Deal Vote 28 Feb 2019 As the risk of a disastrous ‘no deal’ Brexit grows with Government’s chaotic handling of…
Brexit Update: 26th February 2019 26 Feb 2019 The Prime Minister returned to the Commons today, with just 31 days until our departure…