Update on arrangements for the UK leaving the EU on 31st October with no withdrawal agreement in place 23 Aug 2019 Background This week we had the confusing information from the Home Secretary that free movement…
Bringing an MP’s support to people caring for their loved ones 01 Aug 2019 We all want to help our loved ones. If they are elderly, ill or disabled…
Supporting young people’s mental health in Bristol 29 Jul 2019 I am acutely aware that maintaining good mental health – and having accessible and high-quality…
BREAKING: I announce vote to stop a new PM suspending Parliament to crash us out of the EU 18 Jul 2019 BREAKING: Parliament has just voted overwhelmingly to effectively prevent the new Prime Minister from suspending…
Happy 10th birthday to Bristol Pride 12 Jul 2019 This Saturday will see Bristol at its very best. In the morning the heart of…
BREAKING NEWS: Labour supports the campaign to remain in the EU 09 Jul 2019 I have always been a proud pro-European, and I am honoured to represent Bristol West…
Climate change is a clear and present danger – it demands action now 26 Jun 2019 Climate change is a clear and present danger worldwide, threatening our beautiful planet and everyone…
Join me in supporting a day centre for Bristol’s homeless people 04 Jun 2019 Many of you have written to me about homelessness, so I thought I would share…
Immigration, identity and Europe: My speech at How The Light Gets In philosophy festival 03 Jun 2019 At this year’s How The Light Gets In philosophy festival in Hay on Wye, I…
SUCCESS: Brunei agrees to uphold human rights laws after pressure from MPs 31 May 2019 Following my debate on human rights in Brunei last month, I have received confirmation that…
Four years in Parliament: Some highlights of my time so far as an MP 21 May 2019 I recently marked exactly four years since I was elected your MP. It has been…
Five reasons you should vote Labour in the European elections 15 May 2019 My top five reasons why you should vote Labour in the European Parliament elections on…
Running the London Marathon 07 May 2019 Just over a week ago I ran the London Marathon. Nothing can really prepare you…
Extinction Rebellion are right: This is an emergency 01 May 2019 The state of our planet is back in the spotlight at last and about time…
A blog about trail running – and why you should sponsor my London Marathon run! 16 Apr 2019 On April 28 I will run the London Marathon in aid of Bristol Drugs Project’s…
Standing up for LGBT rights in Brunei 12 Apr 2019 When Brunei recently announced that they would implement violent punishments for women and lesbian, gay,…
Running with Bristol Women in preparation for the London Marathon 08 Apr 2019 As part of my training regime for the London Marathon on Sunday 28 April, I…
European Union update 05 Apr 2019 This blog is about my recent work on the European Union. A reminder: I believe…
Fighting for an Autism Friendly UK 02 Apr 2019 Today is Autism Awareness Day. More than half a million people in the UK are…
Why on earth am I running the London Marathon? 26 Mar 2019 It is now 33 days until I run the London Marathon! Here are a few…
The People’s Vote March this weekend 21 Mar 2019 I’m encouraged by many people in Bristol who tell me they are going on the…