This winter, rough sleepers need more help 16 Nov 2020 For many rough sleepers this winter could be a struggle for survival. With homeless shelters…
Why has the government turned its back on rough sleepers? 12 Nov 2020 In the first lockdown, rough sleepers were helped off the streets into emergency accommodation. There…
The government must urgently re-start ‘Everyone In’ to keep people safe this winter 03 Nov 2020 The ‘Everyone In’ initiative in March was an incredible achievement by councils and charities, which…
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.…
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…
The actions of Dominic Cummings and my letter to the Prime Minister 09 Jun 2020 Hundreds of people in Bristol West have written to me about the actions of Dominic…
Urging the government to take action – my letter to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government 08 Jun 2020 People should not fear losing their homes or going back to sleeping rough. Today, as…
In a national crisis, the government must listen to MPs from all parties – and their constituents 19 Mar 2020 Today I begged Treasury minister John Glen to listen to MPs’ suggestions from across the…
Urgent situation on Turkish-Greek border and refugee crisis in Greece 11 Mar 2020 Today in the House of Commons I and other MPs questioned the Foreign Secretary about…
Minister agrees to look again at refugee ‘move on’ period 05 Mar 2020 Yesterday I led a Parliamentary debate on giving people fleeing war and persecution a better…
Urgent Question on deteriorating situation in north-west Syria 25 Feb 2020 The government was forced to ask an Urgent Question on the security situation in north-west…
Settlement Scheme Application process for EU citizens living in the UK 25 Feb 2020 I am concerned about the settlement scheme application process for EU citizens living in the…
Performing arts in schools 13 Feb 2020 Performing arts education is extremely important for many children, yet it is often limited in…
How can the government hold such little regard for victims of the Windrush scandal? 12 Feb 2020 On Monday, during the debate on the Windrush Compensation Scheme Bill, I asked why some…
Windrush compensation is still too slow – and for some, too late 07 Feb 2020 Since the Windrush scandal came to light around two years ago, the government has been…
Support for inner-city primary schools 07 Feb 2020 Yesterday I asked the government about its strategy for school places. In some areas of…
Calling for disabled access for Lawrence Hill station 06 Feb 2020 Last week in Parliament, I once again asked a government minister for funds to make…
The government’s worrying attack on freedom of the press 05 Feb 2020 Yesterday journalists from the Parliamentary lobby walked out in solidarity with each other after journalists…