Calling for Government support for refugees
I’ve consistently pressed for safe and legal routes for those seeking refuge in the UK…
Paul Blomfield A strong voice for Sheffield Central
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Challenging Government law-breaking, hearing from ExcludedUK, and local meetings – some of my week ahead
My role as Shadow Minister for Brexit and EU Negotiations dominates my work again this…
The Internal Market Bill, the Big Conversation and Covid-19 – some of my week ahead
I’ll be starting the week by talking to Toby Foster on the Radio Sheffield Breakfast…
Government action needed to support Ponds Forge
As a former Chair of Sheffield City Trust, I appreciate the value and importance of the facilities at Ponds Forge and…
A ‘Canada-style’ EU deal falls short of Johnson’s promises
Following the government’s claims that they want a ‘Canada-style’ deal, I’ve set out how this…
Brexit talks, Gambling Addiction, Climate Assembly, Labour Exploitation, and Covid-19 – some of my week ahead
My role as Shadow Minister for Brexit and EU Negotiations Brexit is going to dominate…
Tory incompetence on trade deals
As part of preparations for the end of the Brexit transition period, the Government have…
Calling for fair pay for health and care staff
On Parliament’s first day back after the recess today, I backed the Royal College of…
Health Questions, universities, Brexit talks and local coronavirus measures – some of my week ahead as Parliament returns
After a month dominated by the exam crisis, continued test and trace failure and confused…
Government must deliver on their promises in Brexit talks
As the seventh round of talks on Britain’s future relationship with the European Union starts…
Supporting the music industry
I’ve backed calls from the Sheffield City Region Music Board to provide tailored and flexible financial support…
Action needed on A-Levels
I’m currently away on holiday in Somerset but have been following the A-level debacle, and…
Joining call for international action on Kashmir
On the first anniversary of the unilateral revocation of articles 370 and 35A from India’s…
Sheffield MPs press for Covid bus and tram funding
At the beginning of the pandemic, Sheffield secured £11 million of Government funding to keep…
Parliament is in recess
Parliament is in recess from today, but my office continues to work remotely throughout the…
Trade Bill, Brexit talks, university cuts and easing the lockdown – some of my week ahead
Today I’ll be joining colleagues in the Shadow International Trade team for the debate on…
Preparing for the end of the Brexit transition – my challenge to Michael Gove
Today I pressed Michael Gove on the Government’s lack of preparation as we head towards…
The Brexit deal the Tories must deliver
Yesterday I responded for Labour to an Opposition Day debate on the current Brexit negotiations…
Pushing Boris Johnson for fair pay for care workers
After Ministers said that care workers should be paid more on Monday, I challenged Boris…
Brexit, Parliamentary Boundaries, Choice at the End of Life, and Refugees – some of my week ahead
Brexit dominates my week again. Today I’ll be looking out for the expected publication of…
Sheffield MPs response to Chancellor’s Economic Statement
With my Labour colleagues – Clive Betts, Olivia Blake, Gill Furniss and Louise Haigh –…