Challenging the Government on Workers’ Rights
The Government’s commitments on workers’ rights after we leave the EU have been dismissed by…
Paul Blomfield MP A strong voice for Sheffield Central
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Commons Speaker John Bercow joined me in praising Wybourn School
I had a great day at Wybourn Community Primary and Nursery School for their school council elections.…
Further Education Funding
Today I spoke in a packed Parliamentary debate, as Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group…
Continuing Brexit crisis, Further Education funding, Climate Change and my Annual Constituency Visit – some of my week ahead
As with so many recently, this week will be dominated by Brexit after the Prime Minister’s deal was rejected…
Brexit Update: 1st April 2019
As I head down to Westminster it is still unclear how the Prime Minister intends…
My ‘Indicative Votes’
After months of the Government using their power over our business to prevent Parliament properly…
Winning changes to protect Sheffield knife manufacturers
I am delighted that the Home Office has made a last-minute concession that will enable…
Brexit, Hallam students and Immigration Detention – some of my week ahead
It is often difficult to predict how the parliamentary week will unfold, but to say…
Brexit Update: 25 March 2019
This week will be crucial in seeking to resolve the Brexit chaos, so it seemed…
Theresa May is responsible for Brexit Chaos
Resilience is admirable; obstinacy is not. The PM is responsible for the chaos. Yesterday I…
Meeting the UN on Gaza
This week I met with Jamie McGoldrick, UN Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, with colleagues…
Save our Schools
On Tuesday I hosted headteachers from across Sheffield on a visit to Westminster to make…
School Funding, Universal Credit, Palestine and, of course, Brexit – some of my week ahead
As I head down to London this morning, it’s not wholly clear what will be…
Brexit Update: 18th March 2019
I’ve started many of these updates by emphasising the seriousness of the position we face…
Extending Article 50
After Tuesday’s overwhelming decision to reject Theresa May’s damaging Brexit deal and Wednesday’s clear vote…
Government must act on tower cladding
Today I pressed the Government to support residents of Metis Tower on West Bar and…
Challenging Government on Schools Funding for Mental Health
I challenged the Government on how the funding crisis is holding schools back in many…
Brexit, Tower Block Cladding, Bus Services, Universal Credit and the Sky’s Edge – some of my week ahead
This is clearly set to be a crunch Brexit week, taking a lot of my…
Brexit Update: 11th March 2019
A fortnight ago the Prime Minister came to the Commons and kicked the ‘Brexit can’…
Immigration Bill
I have spent much of my time over the last three weeks serving on the…
International Women’s Day, Immigration Bill, Apprenticeships, Fracking and more – some of my week ahead
There’s less happening on Brexit in Parliament this week, as we prepare for up to…