Supporting constituents over the Christmas and New Year break
During the Christmas period between 24th December – 3rd January, my office team will only be responding to emergency phone calls. I’ve collated some…
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Tory shambles on Brexit talks threaten trade and border security
Once again I pressed Michael Gove on the Brexit negotiations this morning. The talks cover…
Hosting student Q&A with Universities Minister
Today I hosted a student Q&A with the Universities Minster Michelle Donelan, which I organised…
We need strong action on Covid-19 with better support for businesses and workers
As we look to Wednesday’s review of the tiered measures to tackle Covid-19, I challenged…
Building safety, Brexit talks, student voices and Covid measures – some of my week ahead
Over the weekend I was working with residents at Wicker Riverside, after thirty-five were evacuated…
Freelancers in the performing arts need support
Today I pressed Caroline Dinenage, the Minister of State for Digital and Culture, about the…
Don’t cut family incomes – responding to the Chancellor
I’ve written to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak today – along with Sheffield’s other Labour MPs – in response…
Brexit, school funding, protecting the arts, climate change, and Covid-19 – some of my week ahead
As we reach the final stages of the Brexit talks ahead of the European Council meeting at…
Challenging the Chancellor on support for bars, cafes and restaurants
As Parliament votes on measures that will put Sheffield into Tier 3 tomorrow, this morning…
Schools, Covid-19 Support, High-Rise Cladding, Palestine and Brexit – some of my week ahead
With only 31 days until the end of the Transition Period, my work as Labour’s…
The Government must act on childcare during the pandemic
The pandemic has changed the way lots of us work, but it has had a…
Carers Rights, Sexual Harassment, High-Rise Cladding, Brexit and Covid-19 – some of my week ahead
As the crucial talks on our future relationship with the EU reach the final days,…
Government must act to protect services trading in Europe
We don’t only trade goods with the EU; we trade services too. It’s vital to…
Brexit, International Students Day, Trade Questions, and Covid-19 – some of my week ahead
As the negotiations on our future relationship with the EU enter the last few days,…
Tories threaten people’s safety with a weak Brexit deal
As the Brexit negotiations reach the last days, I questioned Michael Gove this morning over…
Antisemitism in the Labour Party
Although only a few people have written to me about it, I thought I should…
Brexit, Covid-19, Sheffield leisure funding, and repression of the Uyghurs – some of my week ahead
While everyone else is talking about Joe Biden’s welcome victory, Brexit is central to my…
The Covid lockdown, Brexit talks, Assisted Dying and International Students – some of my week ahead
Boris Johnson’s new lockdown measures will dominate Parliamentary business this week; I support the measures…
Action needed on shocking rise in child poverty
I was appalled to see that the figures show that, after housing costs, child poverty…
Businesses must not be ‘hung out to dry’ by vital health measures
As Sheffield moved into ‘tier three’ lockdown measures today, I challenged the Health Minister about…
Bars, cafes and restaurants must not be hung out to dry
After meeting Health Secretary Matt Hancock on Sunday morning with local MPs to discuss action…