The People’s Vote March this weekend
I’m encouraged by many people in Bristol who tell me they are going on the…
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Relationships and sex education must be for everyone – without exception
Yesterday in Parliament, the government finally took a step towards something I have been demanding…
‘You are us and we are you’
News reached us this morning of the heartbreaking atrocity committed in two mosques in Christchurch,…
Why I voted to extend membership of the EU, moving towards another public vote
I have always believed we should stay a full member of the European Union. I…
Success: We defeat May’s plan to leave the European Union. What happens next?
Last night Labour defeated the government’s Brexit ‘deal’ by an incredible 149 votes. I opposed…
The government must ask the people: Is this the Brexit you voted for?
As the government stumbles closer to the cliff edge of a no-deal exit from the…
I’m running the London Marathon to help children and young people affected by parents’ drug and alcohol use
I asked people in Bristol West to help me choose the charity I should support…
SUCCESS – New funding for State Maintained Nurseries announced
One of my major campaign priorities has been ensuring that all state nurseries and schools…
Dropping EU chemicals regulation risks our health and environment
Yesterday the Tories voted to pull the UK out of international laws protecting us from hazardous chemicals.…
VOTE: Which of these three charities should I support when I run the London Marathon?
I’m running the London Marathon on 28 April – which single organisation should receive the…
Why I voted against the Mental Capacity Amendment Bill
At some point in our lives we will all need caring for. We want to…
You tell me: Who should I run 26.2 miles in aid of?
After fifty years of not doing sport and definitely not running, I’ve done a complete…
Our post-Brexit immigration system cannot ignore refugees
If the UK seriously believes in upholding human rights, it must improve the way it…
We must take action to clean up Bristol’s air
I was disappointed to see the government threatening to take Bristol City Council to court…
Brexit update: No majority for ‘no deal’
Many of you have written to me about Brexit. I hope this update will give…
Brexit votes this week: My view from the House of Commons
I am proud to represent one of the most politically-engaged constituencies in the country. Thousands…