Victory for compulsory sex and relationships education in schools
After many years of campaigning on this issue, I am pleased that the government has…
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Tories’ dirty exemption opens door for fracking in national parks
This morning government MPs – including the Conservative MP for Bristol North West, Charlotte Leslie…
Bristol wins grant for Clean Air Zone study
I am delighted that Bristol City Council and South Gloucestershire Council have successfully bid for £500,000…
It’s time to end the ‘cold homes crisis’
Today (Friday 17 February) I’m supporting Fuel Poverty Awareness Day – the national campaign, organised…
The government’s U-turn on child refugees
Only a few months after the government agreed to take unaccompanied child refugees from Europe, the…
Update on Article 50: 2nd February
Yesterday on 1st February 2017 I voted against the second reading of the Bill to…
No state visit from President Trump while this ban is in force – a message to Bristol West
I am angry for all of us, Muslim and non-Muslim, that this dreadful man is…
My Vote on Article 50
I would like everyone to know that I intend to vote against the Bill to…
Holocaust Memorial Day
Today, Friday 27 January, is Holocaust Memorial Day. It marks the anniversary of the liberation…
It’s time to make Sex and Relationships Education compulsory
There’s a rumour going around Westminster that the Government is planning to make Sex and…
Women with ovarian cancer need better support
Last week I was pleased to show my support for women with ovarian cancer by…
My response to the Autumn Statement
Although the Chancellor avoided acknowledging it, there’s no escaping the truth: the Autumn Statement announced…
Challenging the government over the electrification of the Great Western route
On Tuesday 22 November members of parliament from across the political divide challenged the Rail…
An update on my work for refugees
I am extremely proud that in my constituency I have had thousands of emails from…
NEWS: Brexit public meeting 8 December
Following the success of my last Brexit public meeting, I want to invite you to…
An update on Brexit and Article 50
I’d like to assure all my constituents that Brexit continues to be my top priority.…
Holding the Government to account on air pollution in Bristol
Air quality is an issue that affects us all – and I know there is…
The Homelessness Reduction Bill
The second reading of the Homelessness Reduction Bill took place in the chamber on Friday…
What You Can Do to Help Refugees
In recent months many constituents have asked me about what we can do here in…
My speech on Parliamentary Scrutiny of Leaving the EU
On Wednesday I spoke in Labour’s Opposition Day Debate on “Parliamentary Scrutiny of Leaving the…
NEWS: my appointment as a Labour Whip
I am delighted to take on the role of Labour Whip. My duty will be…