Coronavirus – my office is closed, but service continues
23rd March, 2020 My office is now closed, in line with the latest Government guidance,…
Paul Blomfield A strong voice for Sheffield Central
News
Coronavirus and ‘virtual meetings’ – my week ahead
In last Monday’s blogpost, I highlighted the uncertainty for my week ahead created by the…
Coronavirus – extend support to self-employed
Although the Chancellor’s announcement on Friday provided the sort of income protection that many of…
Coronavirus – we need a comprehensive response
Yesterday the Government announced strong social distancing measures in response to the growing spread of…
Coronavirus, the Budget Debate, Childhood Obesity and a Citizens’ Assembly on the Climate Emergency: some of my week ahead
There’s always some unpredictability about the week ahead in Parliament, but this week there’s more…
Calling for accountability on the Brexit talks
Last Thursday, the UK and EU completed their first round of negotiations on our post-Brexit…
Brexit talks, the Budget, Assisted Dying, Mental Health and Nether Edge Farmers’ Market – some of my week ahead
This week sees this Government’s Budget, on Wednesday, and I’ll be in the Chamber to…
Pressing the Government on refugee rights
This week I challenged the Government to extend the transition period that refugees face after…
IWD film cancelled tomorrow – but help me support the Snowdrop Project
Tomorrow’s International Women’s Day charity fundraising event, showing “On the Basis of Sex”, organised with…
Bringing student voices to Parliament
Today I chaired a meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Students, at which student representatives from all…
Refugee support, Buckingham Palace, International Trade, Rough Sleepers and raising funds for the Snowdrop Project: some of my week ahead
Today starts with a meeting of Shadow Brexit Ministers on how we hold the Government…
Responding to the Government’s approach to EU negotiations
Responding to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Michael Gove, on his statement on…
Calling for action on corporate tax avoidance
One of the concerns raised during last year’s Big Conversation was the way that big…
Gambling with Lives, Citizens Rights, Climate Emergency, Sign Language and Brexit: some of my week ahead
I’ll start today by learning more about British Sign Language and how society can be…
Calling for Bailiff Reform
Today I joined a cross-party group of senior MPs – including three Select Committee Chairs…
Celebrating IWD and raising funds for the Snowdrop Project
Update: this event has unfortunately had to be cancelled at the request of the Hallam…
Challenging low pay in the gig economy
Last night I joined Deliveroo couriers and their supporters in a Valentine’s Day picket of…
Pressing for action on flammable cladding
I’ve raised the issue of flammable ACM cladding many times since the Grenfell tragedy and…
Flammable Cladding, Climate Change, Child vaccination, and the Labour leadership contest: some of my week ahead
As business in Westminster can change daily, it can be difficult to know what’s ahead.…
Building Labour support for electoral reform
This week I chaired the AGM of the Labour Campaign for Electoral Reform (LCER), at…
Cut bus prices to reduce carbon emissions
After many constituents made points relating to bus services in last year’s Big Conversation, I’ve…