Action needed on shocking rise in child poverty
I was appalled to see that the figures show that, after housing costs, child poverty…
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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…
Covid-19, Brexit, Further Education, Black History Month and the Big Conversation – some of my week ahead
After meeting Health Secretary Matt Hancock yesterday morning, I’ve written to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak…
Covid-19, Brexit and my Big Conversation – some of my week ahead
My week is inevitably dominated again by coronavirus and the Brexit talks. I’ll be looking…
Hearing from students on Covid-19
Today I chaired a meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Students to hear about…
Government must act on cladding to protect residents
Today in Parliament I urged the Housing Minister, Chris Pincher, to resolve the longstanding problem…
The Big Conversation, Brexit, High Rise Cladding, Universities & Covid-19, and the Climate Emergency – some of my week ahead
My online Big Conversation events are well underway and continue this week with meetings with…
Government’s EU deal must protect workers’ rights and the environment
This morning I challenged Michael Gove on the Government’s negotiations with the EU. Like Boris…
Government must protect our music, events and creative industries
Today I pressed the Business Secretary to support for the music, events and creative industries,…
The Big Conversation, Brexit, Covid-19, community safety and Kashmir – some of my week ahead
After joining volunteers over the weekend for socially-distanced leafleting for my Big Conversation, I’ve several online…
Government must respect the rule of law
This afternoon I set out Labour’s opposition to Tory plans to breach international law. Speaking…
Calling for Government support for refugees
I’ve consistently pressed for safe and legal routes for those seeking refuge in the UK…
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…