Brexit, Universal Credit, human trafficking, mental health and the Offensive Weapons Bill – some of my week ahead
Brexit continues to dominate my time as it does our politics. Today starts with a…
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Love Our Colleges
Further education came to Parliament this week, as part of the ‘Love Our Colleges’ campaign.…
Supporting Burma’s Karen people
I was pleased to meet Saw Wee Eh Htoo, an environmental and human rights activist…
Brexit, knife crime, Universal Credit, immigration detention, social care, food poverty and World Week – some of my week ahead
My week starts with a meeting of our Shadow Brexit team, followed by a statement…
Sheffield losing out to London not acceptable
I today challenged Transport Ministers in the House of Commons for allowing reduced London-Sheffield rail…
Hallam University, international students, asylum accommodation and the East Midlands Trains timetable – some of my week ahead
After 60 hours of discussion in 40 events over 3 weeks, my annual Big Conversation…
Vacancy – Parliamentary Assistant for Paul Blomfield MP
Closing Date – Friday 2nd November, 5pm £27,000 to £30,500 pro rata (Position is part-time…
Brexit, safer neighbourhoods, cafe drop-ins, school visits and more – some of my Big Conversation week ahead
It’s the final week of my Big Conversation, with more meetings, cafe drop-ins, and street…
Are you helping out a friend or relative unpaid?
One in ten people in Sheffield is providing unpaid help to a friend or relative;…
Labour Party Conference and the Big Conversation – my week ahead
After holding 18 of the 39 Big Conversation events last week, I headed off to…
Small Businesses, Carers, Mental Health, Faith Leaders and lots of community meetings – some of my Big Conversation week ahead
After five great events over the weekend, my Big Conversation continues this week with meetings…
End cuts to help rough sleepers
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
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
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
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
Two issues dominate this week, starting with Brexit; I’ll be speaking as Shadow Brexit Minister…
New international student visa will boost Sheffield jobs
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
Parliament returns tomorrow after the August recess (you can read what I’ve been up to…
The Big Conversation 2018
14th September to 6th October I hold my annual community consultation, the Big Conversation, every year to…
Brexit Questions
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
After a week in which the Government’s Brexit plans unravelled spectacularly, the issue will be…