Why isn’t the government listening to the concerns of remain voters?
The referendum on whether to leave the EU in 2016 was one of the most…
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After Khashoggi’s murder, how can we defend global press freedom?
The horrifying murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi should wake us up to the danger journalists…
Working together to fight childhood cancer
Last night, my colleague Chris Elmore MP led a sad but important debate on childhood cancer of…
Benefits underpayments leaving people £1000s out of pocket
Today, my colleague Marsha De Cordova secured an Urgent Question requiring the government to outline…
Investing in renewables will lower emissions and increase jobs
Today in Parliament, I challenged the Minister of State for Energy to do more to…
I ask the Prime Minister: How will her Brexit plans unite the country?
Yesterday I asked the Prime Minister possibly the most important Brexit question. How will she…
Challenging a minister to go meat free
It’s not very often I invite Tory MPs for dinner. But I made an exception…
Time to debate the Global Compact on Refugees?
A new international agreement could improve the way we cooperate with other countries on refugees.…
The government must act to reassure valued EU citizens in the UK
There are 3.8 million EU citizens living in the UK. They contribute a vast amount…
Ensuring safe passage for Syrian refugees
With Syrian forces massing for an attack on Idlib, the UN’s emergency coordinator has warned…
Windrush scandal: Where are the numbers?
Almost a year since the Windrush scandal came to light in the national press, and…
Child sexual exploitation: Prosecuting the perpetrators and supporting the victims
Yesterday in the House of Commons I asked Solicitor General Robert Buckland about the treatment…
Where is the Immigration Bill?
After questions for the Leader of the House today, I was shocked to learn that…
Ending Indefinite Detention
Last week, the Home Secretary responded to the Shaw review – a report into immigration…
Refugee integration: The Secretary of State for Housing agrees to meet
The government’s Refugee Integration Strategy recognises that refugees need better support. As I have often…
Does the UK Government support the death penalty?
We rightly outlawed the death penalty in the UK last century. So I find it…
Challenging Dominic Raab to consider the needs of touring workers
On the last day before Parliament broke for the Summer recess, the new Secretary of…
‘No Deal’ Brexit would be a disaster for Bristol’s creative industries
So keen was I to challenge the government’s chaotic Brexit plans this morning that even…
Compulsory sex and relationships education will change lives
Today the government set out a statement on relationships and sex education (RSE). I welcome…
Refugees often become homeless, thanks to harsh Home Office rules
With the Home Office in disarray, many refugees are forced into destitution and homelessness whilst…
Time is running out for Brexit legislation
The Tories have spent so long squabbling over their differences, there is now a very…