Remembrance Sunday 2018

09 Nov 2018

This week I was privileged to be in the House of Commons for a debate…

Our future relationship with the EU: My answers to your questions

01 Nov 2018

On 13 October 2018, I held a public meeting on Brexit at St James’ Priory…

Congratulations Bristol! Our city will be the home of a new Channel 4 creative hub

31 Oct 2018

Today Channel 4 announced it will set up one of its two new creative hubs…

My view on today’s Budget Statement

29 Oct 2018

The Prime Minister has promised that “austerity is over.” Does this mean that schools in…

‘Local government is heading for a cliff edge:’ My letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer

19 Oct 2018

On 29 October, the Chancellor will announce his budget. Shockingly, there are reports that he…

Fighting for fair funding for Bristol’s schools

16 Oct 2018

I’ve written to the Secretary of State for Education to drop the meaningless soundbites and…

Fixing potholes and Brexit

15 Oct 2018

Brexit is likely to affect all parts of our economy. This was brought home to…

Brexit update and my current thoughts on a People’s Vote

03 Oct 2018

Brexit update and my current thoughts on a People’s Vote I’m aware that any mention…

Government backs my call to halt Cribbs expansion

03 Oct 2018

I am delighted by the decision to block the expansion of Cribbs Causeway announced earlier…