News - Paul Blomfield

Continuing Brexit crisis, Further Education funding, Climate Change and my Annual Constituency Visit – some of my week ahead

As with so many recently, this week will be dominated by Brexit after the Prime Minister’s deal was rejected…

Brexit Update: 1st April 2019

As I head down to Westminster it is still unclear how the Prime Minister intends…

My ‘Indicative Votes’

After months of the Government using their power over our business to prevent Parliament properly…

Winning changes to protect Sheffield knife manufacturers

I am delighted that the Home Office has made a last-minute concession that will enable…

Brexit, Hallam students and Immigration Detention – some of my week ahead

It is often difficult to predict how the parliamentary week will unfold, but to say…

Brexit Update: 25 March 2019

This week will be crucial in seeking to resolve the Brexit chaos, so it seemed…

Theresa May is responsible for Brexit Chaos

Resilience is admirable; obstinacy is not. The PM is responsible for the chaos. Yesterday I…

Meeting the UN on Gaza

This week I met with Jamie McGoldrick, UN Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, with colleagues…

Save our Schools

On Tuesday I hosted headteachers from across Sheffield on a visit to Westminster to make…

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…

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…

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