Free Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
Today I joined Richard Ratcliffe on the thirteenth day of his hunger strike outside the…
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Calling for an inquiry into the privatised visa system
I have written to the National Audit Office asking them to investigate the commercial partnership…
Eliminating Plastic Waste
In a debate on unsustainable packaging yesterday, I celebrated University of Sheffield Students’ Union’s Zero…
Special needs provision at ‘breaking point’
After meeting with Sheffield Parent Carer Forum last week, today I took their battle for…
South Yorkshire funding, SEND support in schools, the climate emergency and more – some of my week ahead
After months of pressing the issue, I’ve secured a Parliamentary debate on Wednesday to make…
Celebrating ScHARR and making the case for evidence-based decisions
I joined the School of Health and Related Research at the University of Sheffield today…
Tackling child obesity
Yesterday I challenged Health Ministers on the lack of support for overweight or obese children,…
Protecting Citizens’ Rights
As the Tory leadership debacle continues, increasing the risk of a ‘no deal’ Brexit, today…
Fire safety, Refugees, Child Obesity, Clean Air and Local Transport – some of my week ahead
Although the paralysis caused by the Tory leadership crisis is limiting legislation, there’s plenty of…
Improving Sheffield rail services
I challenged Transport Secretary Chris Grayling today on the failure of the recent rail timetable…
Challenging Boris Johnson’s racism
As Boris Johnson sees his best route to the Tory leadership is to avoid public…
Co-ordinating action to support young carers
I hosted a meeting of young carers groups from around the country in Parliament today,…
Carers Week, Hate Crime, Renewable Energy and School Funding – some of my week ahead
As the long-running Tory Party leadership battle starts formally, with promises of tax cuts for…
Winning rule changes on international students
I am delighted that the Home Secretary, Sajid Javid, has announced that he will accept…
Sharia-compliant Student Loans
Today I pressed Ministers on an issue raised with me as part of my 2015…
Defending Higher Education Funding
Yesterday I challenged the Government to protect higher education funding following publication of a Government…
Post-18 Education Funding, Universal Credit, Trump and more – some of my week ahead
Parliament returns tomorrow after the spring Bank Holiday recess, for the first time since the…
Reporting back on the Big Conversation 2018
I have published my interim report on my 2018 Big Conversation, my annual community consultation.…
European Parliament elections : my reaction
There will be a lot said about yesterday’s election results and the message to Labour,…
My challenge to the Home Office on Zimbabwean deportations
Today I raised a point of order with Speaker Bercow, to bring my concerns about…
European Elections, policing football, climate change and joining Iftars – some of my week ahead
Thursday’s European Parliament elections are the focus for my week and I’ve set out my…