Networking event for Bristol’s Black-owned businesses As a response to Black Lives Matter, my team and I have been working on…
Coronavirus transmission in schools – my views 13 Jan 2021 Many constituents have written to me about Covid transmission in schools. I have been contacted…
Support for the hospitality and nightlife sector 12 Jan 2021 Over the past few weeks I’ve been speaking to BARBIE, Business West, Bristol City Council…
Housing, homelessness and the new variant of COVID-19 04 Jan 2021 I sent this letter to Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick before Christmas. I am yet to…
The Brexit agreement – a bad deal, but the alternative was worse 04 Jan 2021 Many of you have written to me in relation to the votes on the EU…
Why the vaccine makes me hopeful 22 Dec 2020 While things may seem gloomy, the COVID-19 vaccine is the light at the end of…
Last-minute shoppers: Your chance to support independent Bristol businesses this Christmas! 21 Dec 2020 Over the last few weeks I have been promoting some of the excellent small businesses…
Efficient housing can drive a green economic recovery 07 Dec 2020 Last month Labour launched a report on a green economic recovery for the UK (for…
Nominate your favourite independent businesses this Christmas 05 Dec 2020 Bristol has some fantastic independent businesses. On Small Business Saturday (5 December), I’m launching a…
All children deserve a home 04 Dec 2020 On Wednesday this week I spoke in a debate about an important – but often…
Volunteer this Christmas 02 Dec 2020 Several constituents have written to me asking how they can help this Christmas. Homeless shelters,…
Bristol goes into Tier 3 restrictions 26 Nov 2020 When the national lockdown comes to an end next week, Bristol will be in Tier…
Are vaccines safe? Do lockdowns work? And what about Sweden? 16 Nov 2020 Many of you have written to me with complex questions about the COVID-19 pandemic, including…
This winter, rough sleepers need more help 16 Nov 2020 For many rough sleepers this winter could be a struggle for survival. With homeless shelters…
Why has the government turned its back on rough sleepers? 12 Nov 2020 In the first lockdown, rough sleepers were helped off the streets into emergency accommodation. There…
In a difficult year, starting to feel hopeful once more 10 Nov 2020 I’m trying to get out and into the fresh air during the day every day…
COVID-19: Put your questions to leading scientists 05 Nov 2020 As the number of COVID-19 cases has risen sharply, it is clear that we need…
The government must urgently re-start ‘Everyone In’ to keep people safe this winter 03 Nov 2020 The ‘Everyone In’ initiative in March was an incredible achievement by councils and charities, which…
Another lockdown: My reaction 03 Nov 2020 The Prime Minister announced new restrictions to take effect in England, subject to a vote…
Please follow the guidance and keep each other safe 02 Nov 2020 As we move into full national lockdown with stronger restrictions, I want to urge everyone…
The EHRC report on antisemitism in the Labour Party 02 Nov 2020 Over the last few years, Jewish colleagues, friends and Labour members have been subjected to…