Brexit, homelessness, nursing, and local policing – some of my week ahead 19 Nov 2018 After a turbulent week in politics, which former Tory Minister Jo Johnson rightly described as…
The Government’s u-turn on Fixed-Odd Betting Terminals must lead to more change 14 Nov 2018 I welcome the Government’s u-turn on reducing the maximum stake on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals…
International Students, Gambling, Brexit and Childhood Obesity – some of my week ahead 12 Nov 2018 Brexit will dominate the week again, but depending on which reports you believe, with a…
A Sustainable Future for International Students in the UK 08 Nov 2018 On Monday, I joined officers of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for International Students, which I…
Challenging Government plans to charge trafficking and slavery victims to stay in the UK post-Brexit 06 Nov 2018 I was shocked by the answer I got from Immigration Minister Caroline Nokes when I…
Citizens’ Rights, International Students, Train Timetabling and Remembrance Sunday – some of my week ahead 05 Nov 2018 I am down in Westminster for two sitting days before the House rises for a…
Budget delay on gambling machine curbs will cost lives 01 Nov 2018 I’ve called on Ministers to re-think delaying a change that could help avoid people getting…
Government must do more to avert mental health crisis 31 Oct 2018 In my speech on the budget yesterday, I raised with Ministers the concerns about mental…
The Budget, student mental health, local pubs, Islamophobia Awareness Month and welcoming constituents – some of my week ahead 29 Oct 2018 Today’s Budget, where the Chancellor will lay out the Government’s tax and spending plans, will…
Keeping in touch – October 2018 25 Oct 2018 I’ve sent out my latest newsletter updating constituents on my work in and out of…
The Big Conversation Report 2018 24 Oct 2018 I’ve published my Big Conversation Report 2018 outlining the main issues raised this year. Thanks to everyone…
Regional public sector pay cut is insulting and short-sighted 23 Oct 2018 I have written to Chief Secretary to the Treasury Liz Truss MP warning her not…
Brexit, Universal Credit, human trafficking, mental health and the Offensive Weapons Bill – some of my week ahead 22 Oct 2018 Brexit continues to dominate my time as it does our politics. Today starts with a…
Love Our Colleges 19 Oct 2018 Further education came to Parliament this week, as part of the ‘Love Our Colleges’ campaign.…
Supporting Burma’s Karen people 18 Oct 2018 I was pleased to meet Saw Wee Eh Htoo, an environmental and human rights activist…
Brexit, knife crime, Universal Credit, immigration detention, social care, food poverty and World Week – some of my week ahead 15 Oct 2018 My week starts with a meeting of our Shadow Brexit team, followed by a statement…
Sheffield losing out to London not acceptable 11 Oct 2018 I today challenged Transport Ministers in the House of Commons for allowing reduced London-Sheffield rail…
Hallam University, international students, asylum accommodation and the East Midlands Trains timetable – some of my week ahead 08 Oct 2018 After 60 hours of discussion in 40 events over 3 weeks, my annual Big Conversation…
Vacancy – Parliamentary Assistant for Paul Blomfield MP 04 Oct 2018 Closing Date – Friday 2nd November, 5pm £27,000 to £30,500 pro rata (Position is part-time…
Brexit, safer neighbourhoods, cafe drop-ins, school visits and more – some of my Big Conversation week ahead 01 Oct 2018 It’s the final week of my Big Conversation, with more meetings, cafe drop-ins, and street…
Are you helping out a friend or relative unpaid? 25 Sep 2018 One in ten people in Sheffield is providing unpaid help to a friend or relative;…