Keeping Bristol’s cultural scene alive beyond COVID 01 Jun 2020 In the summer, Bristol usually buzzes with live music, full bars, vibrant festivals and creative…
A once-in-a-generation chance to end rough sleeping 22 May 2020 While we all know about the health emergency and the economic problems caused by COVID-19,…
Urgent action to protect renters in the COVID crisis 14 May 2020 Unless the government acts fast, we could see an unprecedented spike in evictions and homelessness,…
COVID-19, access to correct PPE for NHS and social care workers 28 Apr 2020 If you are worried about your access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), the Bristol, North…
COVID-19 and housing – my letter to the government 16 Apr 2020 In this time of national lockdown, decent homes are more important than ever. And the…
COVID-19, charities and cultural industries: My letter to the government 09 Apr 2020 I am compiling the concerns of constituents and putting them forward to specific ministers. Many…
My new role as Shadow Secretary of State for Housing 06 Apr 2020 I am honoured to have been asked to serve the country as Shadow Secretary of…
Supermarkets need to put vulnerable people at the front of the queue 06 Apr 2020 I am pressing the many supermarkets in Bristol West to do more to prioritise those…
COVID-19: Standing up for students 03 Apr 2020 I have siged the letter below to Universities Minister Michelle Donelan. It has been coordinated…
COVID-19, housing and council funding: My letter to the government 03 Apr 2020 From ongoing conversations with Bristol City Council and hundreds of constituents, I have compiled a…
COVID-19, immigration and asylum 02 Apr 2020 The COVID-19 crisis has had a profound effect on the way people move around the…
COVID-19 – food deliveries and Bristol businesses 02 Apr 2020 Several initiatives have been set up in Bristol to support people who are self-isolating or…
COVID-19 health response: My letter to the Health Secretary 01 Apr 2020 I am working to collate the concerns of people in Bristol West and put them…
COVID-19 and business: My letter to the Business Secretary 01 Apr 2020 I am working to collate the concerns of people in Bristol West and put them…
COVID-19 and education: My letter to the Secretary of State 01 Apr 2020 I am working to collate the concerns of people in Bristol West and put them…
COVID-19 and work: My letter to the Chancellor 01 Apr 2020 I am working to collate the concerns of people in Bristol West and put them…
COVID-19: housing rights – new information as of 27th March 2020 27 Mar 2020 The government has updated its guidance for people who rent or own their home and…
COVID-19: moving home during the crisis – government guidance 26th March 2020 26 Mar 2020 Lots of you have asked lots of questions about who can and cannot travel during…
COVID-19: New support for self-employed people, agency workers and people on zero hours contracts 26/3/20 26 Mar 2020 Today the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a package of support for self-employed people and…
COVID-19 UPDATE: Benefits, support and the Job Retention Scheme 26 Mar 2020 The latest information on benefits and the Job Retention Scheme. I will try to keep…
COVID-19: new government guidance on social distancing as from 23rd March 24 Mar 2020 Yesterday evening 23rd March 2020 the Prime Minister announced the tightening of rules and guidance…