Government incompetence causing an evictions crisis 18 Sep 2020 For thousands of people worried about paying the rent this month, this must feel like…
Should we teach more politics in schools? 10 Sep 2020 Many people feel disillusioned with the political system. The fiasco surrounding A-level results has made…
The Digital Divide: How disadvantaged students have been let down 07 Sep 2020 As students all over the country return to school, we cannot forget that not all…
Statement on stabbing incidents in Easton 04 Sep 2020 Police are appealing for people to come forward if they witnessed any of the stabbing…
The climate emergency demands global leadership from the UK 04 Sep 2020 Many of you have contacted me about the climate and ecological emergency, and the proposed…
Culture Recovery Fund – My Letter to the Culture Secretary 01 Sep 2020 The government is providing financial assistance for the creative industries but lots of my constituents…
The government must extend the ban on evictions 19 Aug 2020 The ban on evictions is due to expire this Sunday and unless it’s extended, tens…
There must be urgent clarity on A-level results 18 Aug 2020 The last five days have been so distressing for students, parents, and teachers. Whilst I…
Join my team: I am recruiting for my London office 18 Aug 2020 I am looking to recruit a full-time Personal Assistant to work with me in Westminster.…
Students have been let down by the government’s A-level failure 14 Aug 2020 Congratulations to all Bristol students getting their A-level results this week. This situation is far…
WATCH: How can we end racism and hate in Bristol? Bristol made international news as the statue of slave trader Edward Colston was removed, but…
Beyond statues: How can we make Bristol more equal? On Wednesday 29 July I am hosting the first of a series of events designed…
We cannot forget the climate crisis 17 Jul 2020 While we find our way through one crisis, we cannot forget another, potentially catastrophic crisis…
Revealed: Sunak’s secret £1bn giveaway to second home owners and landlords 10 Jul 2020 As Labour’ Shadow Housing Secretary, I have written a letter to my opposite number Robert…
Zero tolerance of antisemitism 10 Jul 2020 Over the last week several people have written to me about antisemitism. Mostly these emails…
Work placement opportunity for a young person in Bristol West This summer, I am offering a work experience placement for a Bristol-based young person for…
Local BBC journalism is more important than ever 22 Jun 2020 During a pandemic, lockdown and unprecedented economic crisis, the BBC’s local current affairs programmes are…
Black history should be mandatory on the school curriculum Many of you have written to me about the need for black history to be…
Education during the COVID-19 crisis and the government’s strategy to reopen schools 16 Jun 2020 I welcome Boris Johnson’s u-turn today on the provision of free school meal vouchers for…
Bristol’s arts organisations need urgent support: My letter to the Culture Secretary 16 Jun 2020 Bristol is rich in culture and nightlife. But its festivals, bars, concert venues and museums…
The government must prevent a spike in evictions this autumn 15 Jun 2020 The coronavirus crisis will not affect us all equally. For people on precarious incomes who…