Infected blood scandal: Labour victory in the Commons

05 Dec 2023

After decades of injustice, there is finally progress for the people infected and affected by…

Supporting residents of Barton house

17 Nov 2023

The recent decision by Bristol City Council to decant Barton House has left residents anxious…

Voting for peace in Israel and Palestine

16 Nov 2023

I voted in the House of Commons on 15th November on amendments to the King’s…

Crisis in Gaza and Israel

03 Nov 2023

Like many people in Bristol, I have been horrified by the violence and the loss…

Renters (Reform) Bill: Four and a half years too late.

26 Oct 2023

After four years of the government dragging its feet, Labour welcomed the long-awaited Second Reading…

Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Bristol Bus Boycott in Parliament

24 Oct 2023

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Bristol Bus Boycott. Yesterday, I welcomed Bristol’s…

My Conference 2023 Speech

09 Oct 2023

My new role as Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport

11 Sep 2023

On 4th September, Keir Starmer, Leader of the Labour party, offered me the position of…

Pushing for support for families affected by the violence in Sudan

22 Aug 2023

I recently met with a group of women with family members living in Darfur. They…