Ukraine, gambling reform, disability benefits, rail plans and IWD – some of my week ahead 07 Mar 2022 As Putin’s war in Ukraine reached horrific new levels over the weekend, I’m heading to…
Standing with Ukraine – and supporting refugees from Putin’s war 02 Mar 2022 I was pleased to send a message of support from Sheffield to the people of…
Fixing unsafe buildings brings more worries for leaseholders 02 Mar 2022 I was pleased to take part in a Westminster Hall debate on the impact of…
Offering help to Ukraine 02 Mar 2022 We are all shocked by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and want to help. Lots…
Sheffield Labour MPs’ statement on Ukraine 28 Feb 2022 Olivia Blake – Clive Betts – Paul Blomfield – Gill Furniss – Louise Haigh We…
Ukraine, building safety, Korea, and the Police, Crime, Sentencing & Courts Bill – some of my week ahead: 28 Feb 2022 Putin’s appalling unprovoked invasion of Ukraine overshadows everything in politics as I travel down to…
Condemning Government plans to make students pay more for less 24 Feb 2022 I questioned the Education Secretary on the Government’s long overdue response today to the Augar…
A personal statement on the next general election 21 Feb 2022 I’ve today informed my Constituency Labour Party that I’ll not be seeking reselection as Labour’s…
Energy bills, private renting, assisted dying, and Napier Barracks – some of my week ahead 07 Feb 2022 The deepening crisis over Boris Johnson’s leadership continues to deflect the Government from dealing with…
Supporting striking Stuart drivers I have been supporting Stuart delivery drivers throughout their seven-week strike and, working with their…
Challenging the Government’s Levelling Up con 03 Feb 2022 Today I condemned the Government’s announcement of a £13 million Levelling Up grant to the…
Urging the Chancellor to act on energy bills 01 Feb 2022 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 31 Jan 2022 My week sadly starts with the funeral of my friend and colleague Jack Dromey who…
Government ‘levelling up’ grant is “peanuts” 31 Jan 2022 I responded to an announcement yesterday by Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove that South Yorkshire…
Speaking up for Sheffield renters 24 Jan 2022 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 24 Jan 2022 As the Conservative Party continues to tear itself apart, all eyes will be on how…
Building safety – the questions the Government must answer 20 Jan 2022 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 17 Jan 2022 I’m returning to Westminster this morning with demands for Boris Johnson’s resignation growing – along…
Calling for action on energy bills 11 Jan 2022 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 10 Jan 2022 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 10 Jan 2022 I’m travelling down to Westminster this morning shocked and saddened by the sudden death on…