Retained EU law, mental health, community pharmacy, and the student cost-of-living crisis – some of my week ahead 18 Sep 2023 This is a short week in Westminster as Parliament rises tomorrow for the conference recess…
Young carers, gambling reform, cancer care and Nuclear Week – some of my week ahead 11 Sep 2023 This is Nuclear Week in Parliament (NWiP) with several events looking at the role of…
Gambling harm, climate emergency, young carers and the Medina Masjid Open Day – some of my week ahead: 04 Sep 2023 Parliament returns today after the summer recess, with the crisis over the safety of school…
Gambling harm, Francis Crick Institute, innovations in cancer treatment, NHS workforce plan and net zero. Some of my week ahead: 10 Jul 2023 Health and care dominates my week in Parliament again, although I’ll miss Tuesday’s session of…
‘Boycott Bill’, NHS 75th Birthday Awards, FE student hardship, renters’ reform and landmines clearance – some of my week ahead: 03 Jul 2023 My week starts with the ‘Boycott Bill’ – or Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas…
Vaping, assisted dying, Kashmir, Israel/Palestine, and sixth form provision – some of my week ahead 26 Jun 2023 The Health and Social Care Select Committee is again taking up a large part of…
The Privileges Committee report, questioning the Health Secretary, renters’reform, future cancer care, and business in the community. Some of my week ahead: 19 Jun 2023 Later today I’ll be voting to endorse the Privileges Committee report which found that Boris…
Parliament trip, mental health, student journalists, Italian Senators and S2 Food Bank – some of my week ahead: 12 Jun 2023 Today I’m welcoming constituents on a visit to Parliament that I’ve arranged for a tour…
Carers’ Week, student suicide, NHS dentistry and the Probation Service – some of my week ahead 05 Jun 2023 This is Carers’ Week for which I’m involved in several activities. I’m hosting an event as Chair…
FE students, vaccinations, assisted dying and Kashmir – some of my week ahead: 22 May 2023 I’ll be speaking at the funeral of former Councillor Mike Pye, with whom I worked for…
Eye health, assisted dying, young carers, universities, and Somaliland. Some of my week ahead: 15 May 2023 Health and care issues dominate my week. We’ve the Health and Social Care Select Committee’s…
Adult social care, students, diabetes, local elections and the Coronation. Some of my next two weeks 02 May 2023 This week and next are clearly a little different due to bank holidays and local…
Energy costs, NHS dentistry, gambling related harm, electoral reform and local policing – some of my week ahead 24 Apr 2023 As soon as I get to Westminster I’ve an online meeting with constituents back in…
Horizon Europe, young carers, health prevention, community safety and the FA Cup – some of my week ahead 17 Apr 2023 Parliament starts again today after the Easter recess and tomorrow I’m leading a debate on the importance…
Illegal Migration Bill, assisted dying, NHS dentistry, universities and young carers – some of my week ahead 27 Mar 2023 This week is dominated by the Illegal Migration Bill on which a lot of constituents…
Health and care, NHS dentistry, child mental health, brain tumour awareness and Palestine. Some of my week ahead: 20 Mar 2023 I’ll be speaking in the debate on last week’s budget later today, focussing on the…
Opposing the Illegal Migration Bill 14 Mar 2023 Last night I spoke out in Parliament against the Illegal Migration Bill, which has introduced…
Refugees, young carers, dentistry, digitising the NHS, local post offices and the Budget – some of my week ahead 13 Mar 2023 After a weekend in which political debate has focused on Gary Lineker’s comments about the…
Asylum, cancer services, Palestine, students’ cost of living, STEM for Britain, Somali celebration, and a Post Office visit – some of my week ahead 06 Mar 2023 I’m heading down to Westminster ready to challenge Rishi Sunak on new legislation expected tomorrow criminalising asylum…
Northern Ireland Protocol, students’ cost of living, gambling harm, climate change, and the East Africa famine – some of my week ahead 27 Feb 2023 I’m heading down to Westminster with growing expectations that Rishi Sunak will be proposing an…
Health and care, student exchanges, Somaliland, financial services, and Ukraine – some of my week ahead 20 Feb 2023 Health and care dominates my week, with the opening session of the Health and Social…