Response to Donald Trump’s statement on the Paris Climate Change agreement
Like many, probably most, people in Bristol West, I am horrified by President Trump’s announcement…
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Bristol West Hustings
Haven’t yet made up your mind about how to vote in the General Election? Then…
A public health service we all rely on
I had never really had to use the NHS much until two years ago. But…
Keir Starmer in Bristol West
Last Friday I was delighted to welcome Keir Starmer QC, Labour’s Spokesperson the UK exiting…
The dissolution of Parliament
Parliament was dissolved on Wednesday 3 May until after the General Election on 8 June.…
Refugees Welcome? Today’s landmark cross-party report
Today, I’m proud to launch the “Refugees Welcome?” report – the product of a public…
Fighting for Bristol West – my statement on the General Election
As your MP, I have always stood up for what is best for Bristol West.…
Tackling the autism employment gap
Last Friday, I was pleased to host representatives from major employers in Bristol West for…
A budget that fails Bristol
On Wednesday, I was in the House of Commons listening to the Chancellor deliver his…
Victory for compulsory sex and relationships education in schools
After many years of campaigning on this issue, I am pleased that the government has…
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…