My call for increased funding for nursing and midwifery students
I spoke in Parliament calling on the Government to increase funding to higher education courses…
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Taking Sheffield homeless charities to meet Government Minister
I took the heads of two leading Sheffield homelessness charities to tell Ministers about the…
Brexit, homelessness, nursing, and local policing – some of my week ahead
After a turbulent week in politics, which former Tory Minister Jo Johnson rightly described as…
The Government’s u-turn on Fixed-Odd Betting Terminals must lead to more change
I welcome the Government’s u-turn on reducing the maximum stake on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals…
International Students, Gambling, Brexit and Childhood Obesity – some of my week ahead
Brexit will dominate the week again, but depending on which reports you believe, with a…
A Sustainable Future for International Students in the UK
On Monday, I joined officers of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for International Students, which I…
Challenging Government plans to charge trafficking and slavery victims to stay in the UK post-Brexit
I was shocked by the answer I got from Immigration Minister Caroline Nokes when I…
Citizens’ Rights, International Students, Train Timetabling and Remembrance Sunday – some of my week ahead
I am down in Westminster for two sitting days before the House rises for a…
Budget delay on gambling machine curbs will cost lives
I’ve called on Ministers to re-think delaying a change that could help avoid people getting…
Government must do more to avert mental health crisis
In my speech on the budget yesterday, I raised with Ministers the concerns about mental…
The Budget, student mental health, local pubs, Islamophobia Awareness Month and welcoming constituents – some of my week ahead
Today’s Budget, where the Chancellor will lay out the Government’s tax and spending plans, will…
Keeping in touch – October 2018
I’ve sent out my latest newsletter updating constituents on my work in and out of…
The Big Conversation Report 2018
I’ve published my Big Conversation Report 2018 outlining the main issues raised this year. Thanks to everyone…
Regional public sector pay cut is insulting and short-sighted
I have written to Chief Secretary to the Treasury Liz Truss MP warning her not…
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…
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…