COP26: What my constituents want from this vital climate summit
Bristolians have long been committed to caring for the environment and averting dangerous climate change.…
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This week in Parliament
It has been a difficult week in politics. We are desperately saddened by the loss…
The Environment Bill falls short – but Labour wins an important protection
Yesterday, the government’s much delayed Environment Bill returned to the Commons after weeks of debate…
Shortages of essentials: What Labour would do differently
Shortages of food, fuel and essential products. Rising costs of food and energy. Taxes going…
Universal Credit cut: What this means in Bristol West
The Tories’ callous cut to Universal Credit this week will push hardworking families into even…
Violence against women: My letter to Avon & Somerset Police
The murder of Sarah Everard is causing deep concern for many of my constituents, many…
Violence against women thrives in a culture of everyday misogyny
After several horrific murders in the last year, our attention is once again turning to…
Council consultation on strip clubs: Have your say
Bristol City Council is running a consultation on whether to allow strip clubs in Bristol.…
Labour sets out a great future. How would it change Bristol?
In his passionate and eloquent speech at Labour Conference today, Labour leader Keir Starmer showed…
Business Questions: Energy price hike and the cost of living
This has been a tough week for households up and down the country. Working families…
Possible closure of Kingsdown Sports Centre – my response
Big changes are coming to the nine Council-owned leisure centres and swimming pools across Bristol,…
Parliament’s chance to deal with the climate emergency
I am proud to represent a constituency where people passionately care about the crisis affecting…
ONLINE EVENT: Political solutions to the climate and ecological emergency
A lot of people in Bristol West contact me about the climate and ecological emergency.…
Standing up for people on pensions
A lot of you have written to me with concerns about your pension, so I…
Business Questions: The Tories aren’t on your side
The cost of living is rising rapidly, but the Tories keep raising taxes, and hitting…
Business Questions: Social care, Afghanistan crisis and the Covid Inquiry
As Shadow Leader of the House, it is my job to challenge the government on…
Voter ID is a sinister attempt to exclude millions from UK democracy
Many of you have written to me about the Elections Bill, which had its second…
Join my team – now hiring a part-time caseworker
Job Title: Caseworker Salary Band: £21,529 – £32,022 Location: Bristol Part-time (30 hours per week),…
Afghanistan: What next for people trying to escape?
As I write, we are all still coming to terms with the very violent attacks…
Afghanistan Update
Yesterday, 18th August 2021, Parliament was recalled to debate the situation in Afghanistan. I was…
The situation in Afghanistan
As I write, the Taliban is consolidating their hold on Afghanistan. They have entered Kabul…