Challenging the Government’s Levelling Up con
Today I condemned the Government’s announcement of a £13 million Levelling Up grant to the…
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Urging the Chancellor to act on energy bills
I raised a Sheffield constituent’s case with the Chancellor today; she’s struggling to make ends…
The cost of living crisis, ‘levelling up’, disability benefits, school Q&A, and remembering Jack Dromey – some of my week ahead
My week sadly starts with the funeral of my friend and colleague Jack Dromey who…
Government ‘levelling up’ grant is “peanuts”
I responded to an announcement yesterday by Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove that South Yorkshire…
Speaking up for Sheffield renters
Today I questioned Michael Gove, the Housing Secretary, over rights for private renters in Sheffield,…
Manufacturing and Brexit, universities, bus lane proposals and our city centre – some of my week ahead
As the Conservative Party continues to tear itself apart, all eyes will be on how…
Building safety – the questions the Government must answer
After consulting local constituents affected by the cladding and building safety scandal in the light…
Building Safety, Home Office questions, social care – some of my week ahead
I’m returning to Westminster this morning with demands for Boris Johnson’s resignation growing – along…
Calling for action on energy bills
Today I challenged the Chief Secretary to the Treasury Simon Clarke in the House of Commons on the Government’s failure to…
Responding to Gove’s building safety plans
Having listened to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities make his…
Building safety crisis, energy bills, coronavirus and schools, Afghanistan, and the Turing Scheme: some of my week ahead
I’m travelling down to Westminster this morning shocked and saddened by the sudden death on…
Omicron and ‘Plan B’
Today I joined a briefing with the Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty ahead of today’s…
Urging the Chancellor to provide support during Plan B restrictions
I’ve written to the Chancellor to outline the case for providing support to both individuals…
Omicron, the local NHS, Afghan children, gambling harm, and city centre developments – some of my week ahead
Omicron, the local NHS, Afghan children, gambling harm, and city centre developments – some of…
The Times: Priti Patel is fooling herself with the Nationality and Borders Bill
I wrote this article for The Times, setting out the deceit of the Nationality and…
Nationality & Borders Bill, Afghanistan, gambling addiction, and post-18 reforms – some of my week ahead
My week is dominated by the Nationality and Borders Bill again as it reaches report…
Challenging the Government’s so-called social care ‘plan’
Once again I spoke out on the Prime Minister’s broken promise to fix social care,…
Climate emergency – more action needed to hit 1.5c
Today I pressed Alok Sharma on the outcomes of COP26 and asked what more he…
Marking White Ribbon Day
On Thursday 25th November I marked White Ribbon Day, the international day for the elimination of violence…
Ministers must open safe and legal routes for Afghans
It’s been four months since the Prime Minister promised to “move Heaven and earth” to bring…
Afghanistan, the climate emergency, students, and football governance – some of my week ahead
‘The i’ has reported this morning on my appeal for the Government to fulfil their promise on…