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…
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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…
Government announces huge changes to immigration law
For months now I have been asking in the House of Commons about when we…
Cotham School students must be able to use safe sports facilities
Cotham School has been fighting for the last eight years to put a fence around…
Worried about how Brexit will affect your business? Talk to your MP!
How will Brexit affect Bristol’s local businesses? And how can they prepare for the changes…
Demolition of Westmoreland House is an opportunity for Stokes Croft
I was very excited to see the demolition of Westmoreland House in Stokes Croft finally…
Remembrance Sunday 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
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
Today Channel 4 announced it will set up one of its two new creative hubs…
My view on today’s Budget Statement
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
On 29 October, the Chancellor will announce his budget. Shockingly, there are reports that he…
Fighting for fair funding for Bristol’s schools
I’ve written to the Secretary of State for Education to drop the meaningless soundbites and…
Fixing potholes and Brexit
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
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
I am delighted by the decision to block the expansion of Cribbs Causeway announced earlier…
No to relaxed rules on fracking
Hundreds of you have written to me making it clear you oppose the Government’s plans…
Campaigning for refugee rights – September 2018 reflections
Sometimes news about the global refugee crisis can seem hopeless. This week the daily UNHCR…
Brexit Question Time – Saturday 13 October
Do you have questions about the Brexit process? Do you want to tell your Member…