Help needed for small businesses indirectly affected by Brexit 10 Sep 2019 Whether businesses are exporting or importing goods, services or parts from other EU countries, or…
Forcing the Leader of the House to apologise 09 Sep 2019 Many people were appalled on Thursday 5 September to hear Leader of the House Jacob…
The Prime Minister needs to recognise the hurt caused by his racist language 06 Sep 2019 At Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday 4 September, my fellow Labour MP Tan Dhesi excoriated…
Tensions with Iran mean we must act consistently with international law 23 Jul 2019 Earlier this week, before the results of the Conservative leadership election were announced, I asked…
Government’s shame as modern slavery victims held in immigration detention 17 Jul 2019 I have called on the government to get a grip on their treatment of modern…
The government must take responsibility for delivering LGBT-inclusive education 16 Jul 2019 Today I challenged the Minister for Schools to take responsibility for making education about sex…
My reaction to the Domestic Abuse Bill Ending domestic abuse has been my focus for my entire professional life – both while…
Sir Kim Darroch’s resignation should concern us all 11 Jul 2019 We are facing extremely dangerous historical echoes when we undermine the value and independence of…
Victims of the Windrush scandal need justice, not empty apologies 04 Jul 2019 Today in Parliament I told the government that their response to the pain, hardship and…
Why do the Tories dogmatically oppose Sure Start? 06 Jun 2019 In my previous career working to end domestic violence, I saw how Sure Start centres…
For most women offenders, Women’s Centres are better than prison 29 May 2019 Prison is different for women and men. For example, most women offenders have experienced abuse…
Why won’t the Prime Minister use UK powers to allow abortion in Northern Ireland? 22 May 2019 Today in Parliament, I asked Theresa May to reform the law governing abortion so that…
Leaving the EU must not jeopardise Bristol’s creativity Bristol has a well-deserved reputation as one of the world’s most creative cities. But our…
The Prime Minister has two options: cancel Brexit – or put her deal to the people Today I confronted the Prime Minister with her shrinking options when it comes to the…
Why is the Tory government still allowing arms exports to Saudi Arabia? 14 May 2019 It’s not just opposition politicians asking this. The Lords’ International Relations Committee recently concluded that…
Government errors still blocking desperately-needed benefits 14 May 2019 Yesterday I asked what the government is doing to investigate the Department of Work and…
Sri Lanka: How many refugees will the UK take? 09 May 2019 Today in Parliament we have been debating the desperate situation of refugees and asylum seekers…
Will the government reverse cuts to special needs education? 08 May 2019 Properly-funded special needs support could help pupils at risk of exclusion. Almost half of school…
In World Immunisation Week, we must do more to challenge false information 03 May 2019 Lies and half-truths are part of the dark side of the internet. And when this…
Bristol trains: No compensation for disruption and pollution 02 May 2019 The government cancelled electrification of the train line to Bristol Temple Meads. As a result,…
EU students are not Brexit bargaining chips Whatever our future relationship with the EU, we should do everything to ensure our universities…