Coronavirus – justice for new starters
Yesterday I was drawn to question the Chancellor in response to his economic statement to…
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Hybrid Parliament, questioning the Chancellor, Palestinian twinning, and Brexit: Some of my virtual week ahead
Last week saw Keir Starmer’s (and everyone else’s) first virtual Prime Minister’s Questions and this…
Parliament’s back and meetings on the NHS, universities, migration & Brexit (all from home) – some of my week ahead
Parliament’s returning tomorrow after the Easter recess, but in circumstances none of us could have…
Coronavirus – improving support for furloughed workers
Since they were announced more than two weeks ago, I’ve been contacted by lots of…
Coronavirus – holding the Government accountable remotely
It’s vital that the Government continues to be held to account during the current crisis, which is why…
Appointed Shadow Minister for Brexit and EU Negotiations
I’m delighted to have been appointed as the Shadow Minister for Brexit and EU Negotiations…
Coronavirus – calling for action for students
As Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Students, I’ve coordinated a letter to Universities…
Coronavirus and virtual meetings – my week ahead (again)
Parliament was scheduled to go into recess on Tuesday, for the Easter break, but finished…
Coronavirus – protecting workers’ health
I am very concerned about the widespread confusion over who is expected to continue to go into…
Coronavirus – bringing UK citizens home
Over the last few days I’ve been in contact with constituents around the world, who…
Coronavirus – my office is closed, but service continues
23rd March, 2020 My office is now closed, in line with the latest Government guidance,…
Coronavirus and ‘virtual meetings’ – my week ahead
In last Monday’s blogpost, I highlighted the uncertainty for my week ahead created by the…
Coronavirus – extend support to self-employed
Although the Chancellor’s announcement on Friday provided the sort of income protection that many of…
Coronavirus – we need a comprehensive response
Yesterday the Government announced strong social distancing measures in response to the growing spread of…
Coronavirus, the Budget Debate, Childhood Obesity and a Citizens’ Assembly on the Climate Emergency: some of my week ahead
There’s always some unpredictability about the week ahead in Parliament, but this week there’s more…
Calling for accountability on the Brexit talks
Last Thursday, the UK and EU completed their first round of negotiations on our post-Brexit…
Brexit talks, the Budget, Assisted Dying, Mental Health and Nether Edge Farmers’ Market – some of my week ahead
This week sees this Government’s Budget, on Wednesday, and I’ll be in the Chamber to…
Pressing the Government on refugee rights
This week I challenged the Government to extend the transition period that refugees face after…
IWD film cancelled tomorrow – but help me support the Snowdrop Project
Tomorrow’s International Women’s Day charity fundraising event, showing “On the Basis of Sex”, organised with…
Bringing student voices to Parliament
Today I chaired a meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Students, at which student representatives from all…
Refugee support, Buckingham Palace, International Trade, Rough Sleepers and raising funds for the Snowdrop Project: some of my week ahead
Today starts with a meeting of Shadow Brexit Ministers on how we hold the Government…