The Budget, childcare ratios, school cuts, planting trees and my Big Conversation – some of my week ahead.
This week in Westminster is dominated by the Chancellor’s Budget Statement on Thursday, after weekend…
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Talking to Sky’s Sophy Ridge about assisted dying
Yesterday I was on Sky’s ‘Sophy Ridge on Sunday’ to talk about losing my father,…
The Big Conversation, Retained EU Law, carers’ leave and Remembrance Sunday – some of my week ahead
My annual Big Conversation’s now well underway. Over the weekend, with the help of great…
Challenging the Home Secretary on the broken asylum system.
After Suella Braverman was controversially reinstated as Home Secretary, I took the opportunity to press…
Raising young people’s concerns on mental health.
As part of my Big Conversation, I recently visited Sheffield College to hear from students…
Mental health, Afghanistan, international students, dentistry, and the Big Conversation. Some of my week ahead:
Until a few days ago I had been expecting the latest Chancellor (the fourth in…
Sheffield Central CLP Selection
Sheffield Central Constituency Labour Party have started their process of selecting their next Labour Candidate…
Opposing moves to scrap EU Retained Law
I spoke against the EU Retained Law Bill today, arguing the Tories once again putting…
EU Retained Law Bill, students, cost-of-living crisis, IG Metal, canals & rivers – and another Tory PM. Some of my week ahead:
I’m heading down to London this morning expecting Rishi Sunak to be installed as Prime…
Calling on the Chancellor to save Sheffield’s funding
Yesterday I called on the new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt not to direct further cuts against…
Continuing Tory chaos, kinship care, student living costs, dentistry, and Colleges Week – some of my week ahead:
As the economic chaos caused by the Tories unravelling plans is hitting people hard with…
Obesity, gambling reform, young carers and Tory chaos – some of my week ahead:
Parliament returns tomorrow after a two-week recess for party conferences, during which Liz Truss and…
“Taking from those with least and giving to those with most” – My verdict on today’s budget
The Conservatives’ ‘mini-budget’ astounded the House of Commons today, and will drastically widen inequality. I…
Parliament returns with a major statement from the Chancellor – my week ahead
I’m returning to Westminster today after Parliament and all political activity was rightly suspended during…
The Passing of Queen Elizabeth II and the Accession of King Charles III – my week ahead
After last Thursday’s sad news, I wrote a message of thanks for the life of…
Giving thanks for the life of Her Majesty the Queen
All our thoughts are with the Royal Family after the deeply sad news from Balmoral…
Supporting Pakistan
I called on Development Minister Vicky Ford to act now and support the 33 million…
Urging support for hospitality sector as energy bills soar
On Parliament’s first day back in session, I challenged the Government in the House of…
Pressing Liz Truss on climate targets
As a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment I co-signed a letter…
Cost of living, Pakistan floods, neonatal care, trade deals, gambling addiction and a new PM – some of my week ahead
I’ll be returning to Westminster this morning after the summer recess, as the Tories announce…
Young carers, Doncaster Sheffield Airport, immigration detention, and technical education – some of my week ahead:
Weather and trains permitting, I’ll be heading to London for a debate on a vote…