Boris Johnson’s responsibility for Northern Ireland border
The violent protests we’ve seen in Northern Ireland have become extremely serious and are a reminder of…
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Urging Government to announce a plan for students’ return to universities
On Easter Monday, the Prime Minister confirmed the 12th April reopening of a host of different sectors, from…
Easing lockdown, post-Brexit trade, students’ return, Nablus twinning and meeting constituents – some of my week ahead
Parliament returns a day early from the Easter recess this afternoon, for tributes to the…
Meeting John Lewis on Sheffield closure
I contacted John Lewis Chief Executive Sharon White immediately after last week’s announcement of their…
Safe and legal routes are essential for protecting asylum seekers
Today I challenged the Home Secretary on her “new plan for immigration”, which she introduced to Parliament alongside the launch of her consultation on new…
Challenging the PM on leaseholder costs for fire safety remediation
Today I questioned the Prime Minister on his previous commitments to protect leaseholders from ‘unaffordable costs’ to fix…
Government must keep promises on research funding
I spoke in the debate on the Advance Research and Innovation Agency Bill, calling on…
Fire safety, online abuse, research funding, Covid measures and questioning the Prime Minister – some of my week ahead
Today I’m hoping to speak in the latest stages of the Fire Safety Bill, which is in ping-pong between…
Tories’ approach to EU relations is holding Britain back
Yesterday I spoke in a Parliamentary debate on the impact of the Brexit deal on…
Covid-19, Young Carers, Universities and Snooker – some of my week ahead
After schools returned last week and we look to the next steps in easing lockdown, I’ve…
Government must end the cladding and building safety scandal
Today my Labour colleague Florence Eshalomi secured a Westminster Hall debate on ‘Residential Leaseholders and…
Securing a meeting with Treasury Minister on student support
This morning I questioned the Chancellor on student support, reminding them that while students in Northern Ireland receive…
International Women’s Day, Students & Covid, Migrants’ Rights, Young Carers, Building Safety, Proportional Representation and a Royal Society Pairing – some of my week ahead
I’ll be celebrating International Women’s Day differently today. Usually I organise a film showing in…
Taking steps to ban gambling promotion in football
I was pleased to take part in The Big Step this weekend, joining over 200 people harmed by…
The Budget fails the NHS and exposes lies on social care
Today I spoke in the Budget Debate and outlined the Chancellor’s failure to fund the…
Sheffield MPs call to save Sheffield-Manchester Airport rail link
I joined all Sheffield’s Labour MP’s in writing today to the Government calling on them to abandon plans which could…
The Budget, Gambling Harm, the Climate Emergency and Covid-19 – some of my week ahead
The main focus this week will be Wednesday’s Budget and I’ll be watching to see…
Improve Brexit deal to save businesses from red tape and extra costs
This morning I urged International Trade Ministers to work to improve their Brexit deal to…
Government must provide Covid support now – and as we move out of lockdown
Today I urged the Government to provide support to businesses, jobs and individuals now and…
Chancellor must provide the support that students deserve
The Prime Minister’s ‘roadmap’ out of lockdown, confirmed that most university students would be asked to…
Easing lockdown, postgraduate funding, fire safety, child mental health and a vaccination – some of my week ahead
Parliament returns today after the half-term recess, although still working largely online, and the main business is the Prime Minister’s statement on easing…