End cuts to help rough sleepers 13 Sep 2018 Yesterday I challenged Government Ministers to end the cuts that are holding back local services…
Drop fracking, invest in renewables – my challenge to Prime Minister 12 Sep 2018 During today’s Prime Minister’s Questions, I urged Theresa May to invest in renewable energy rather…
We need action to end low pay – my call to Ministers 12 Sep 2018 I called on the Government to support hard-pressed workers in Sheffield City Region, which has the…
Time for a target to increase international student numbers 11 Sep 2018 I’ve called for the Government to develop an ambitious policy for international student recruitment following…
International students, Brexit, Prime Minister’s Questions and the Big Conversation begins! – some of my week ahead 10 Sep 2018 Two issues dominate this week, starting with Brexit; I’ll be speaking as Shadow Brexit Minister…
New international student visa will boost Sheffield jobs 06 Sep 2018 I’m backing a call from Universities UK for a new visa to enable international students…
‘In the hot seat’ as Parliament returns – with social care, Myanmar, and Manor Castle Community Awards all part of my week ahead 03 Sep 2018 Parliament returns tomorrow after the August recess (you can read what I’ve been up to…
The Big Conversation 2018 29 Aug 2018 14th September to 6th October I hold my annual community consultation, the Big Conversation, every year to…
Brexit Questions 19 Jul 2018 Today Brexit Minister Suella Braverman failed to confirm that the Agency Workers’ Directive would not…
Brexit, international students, debt, and refugees – some of my week ahead 16 Jul 2018 After a week in which the Government’s Brexit plans unravelled spectacularly, the issue will be…
Trump visit 12 Jul 2018 Across the UK people will show their opposition to Donald Trump’s repugnant and divisive policies.
Brexit, debt, nurseries and climate change – some of my week ahead 09 Jul 2018 Brexit inevitably dominates my week again. After a meeting of our Shadow Brexit team, I’ll…
Khan al-Ahmar 04 Jul 2018 In November I visited the Palestinian village of Khan al-Ahmar in the occupied West Bank.…
EU Council, small businesses, Commonwealth students, climate change and Sharrow Festival – some of my week ahead 02 Jul 2018 As a Shadow Brexit Minister, I’ll be on the front bench for a statement from…
Rail Campaign Day, Heathrow expansion, post-18 education and local policing -; some of my week ahead 25 Jun 2018
Home Office secrecy, NHS funding, Parliamentary sovereignty, Somaliland and Ben’s Centre -; some of my week ahead 18 Jun 2018
The EU Withdrawal Bill, the post-18 education review, and Carers Week -; some of my week ahead 11 Jun 2018
The EU Withdrawal Bill, Home Office Questions, electoral reform, student mental health, immigration detention and honouring Harry Harpham -; some of my week ahead 04 Jun 2018