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…
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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…
My Question to Brexit Secretary on No Deal Vote
As the risk of a disastrous ‘no deal’ Brexit grows with Government’s chaotic handling of…
Brexit Update: 26th February 2019
The Prime Minister returned to the Commons today, with just 31 days until our departure…
Challenging the Home Office on Deportations
I am very concerned by the removal of local Zimbabwean asylum seekers in Sheffield, considering…
Brexit, Immigration Bill, Children’s Hospital, Fairtrade and food sustainability – some of my week ahead
It’s been said before, but this is another crunch week on Brexit with just 32…
Backing BAME entrepreneurs
I was pleased to launch ‘110 Outlet’, a new project set up by SYAC the…
Higher Education, Zimbabwe deportations, Sheffield Local Plan and Mi Amigo – some of my week ahead
This is the column that shouldn’t have been. This was to be a recess week,…
My call to Government to replace lost EU Cash
I’ve written to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to ask…
Raising the voices of young carers in Parliament
Yesterday I took the voices of Sheffield Young Carers to Parliament. I secured a debate,…
Celebrating IWD and raising funds for two great women’s charities
Over the last eight years I have organised film screenings to celebrate International Women’s Day…
Brexit, Young Carers, Immigration, Hallam Union and Yemen – some of my week ahead
With 46 days to go, this week is again dominated by Brexit. I’ll be in…
Brexit Update: 8th February 2019
As we head into another week in which Brexit will dominate the news, there’s only…
Challenging the Home Secretary on deportations
I challenged Home Secretary Sajid Javid today over a Home Office deportation flight to Jamaica,…