Bristol schools deserve better than this government’s cuts 26 Apr 2019 This week, I condemned the government again on their shameful refusal to admit they have…
Sounding the alarm for the climate I will keep asking the same question until the government takes this seriously. This is…
Violent language has no place in politics 24 Apr 2019 Today I spoke out about the language of politicians, including one particular party leader who…
Why on earth won’t the government declare a climate change emergency? Today I expressed my bewilderment at the government’s continued refusal to declare a climate change…
Sex is not a right 18 Apr 2019 Men have no ‘right’ to have sex with their partners, neither morally nor legally under…
Challenging the unfair tax system 17 Apr 2019 The Tories’ tax system is unfair, disproportionately burdening poorer people. The poorest 10% of people…
The government must consider the full range of ‘online harms’ 12 Apr 2019 This week, the government released their report into Online Harms which will inform future legislation…
Bristol’s community football teams fight racism and homophobia 11 Apr 2019 Today in Parliament, I paid tribute to Bristol’s LGBT team Bristol City Panthers Football Club…
Clarity on medicinal cannabis legislation is needed urgently Today in Parliament, I asked the Health Secretary to clarify the laws surrounding medical cannabis…
Brunei must repeal its barbaric laws and respect human rights 04 Apr 2019 The Southeast Asian state of Brunei has introduced a new penal code which sanctions deadly…
The government’s Brexit plan is hammered – AGAIN We defeated the government’s Withdrawal Agreement again, this time by a majority of 58 votes.…
We must do everything to halt the climate emergency – and that means leaving fossil fuels in the ground Bristol and other cities are sounding the alarm on a climate emergency. Yesterday I asked…
Autistic people have potential which is too often untapped 22 Mar 2019 On Thursday in Parliament I highlighted how the government must do more to help close…
The government has failed on Brexit – MPs now need to take charge Despite humiliating failure after crushing defeat, the Prime Minister is still failing to consider any…
Making pavements safe for disabled people 22 Mar 2019 People with disabilities have contacted me with concerns for their safety when they are forced…
I call for the government to follow Bristol’s lead – and declare a ‘climate emergency’ Climate change is the biggest and most complex global problem we face. But there has…
How can we trust President Assad with refugees’ safety? 14 Mar 2019 The war in Syria appears to be coming to an end. For the millions of…
Internet laws must be extended to prevent sickening ‘Rape Day’ type games I was horrified to learn about the disgusting computer game ‘Rape Day,’ which allows players…
Brexit: Legal gaps may cause chaos It may be incompetence or self-delusion, but the government seems happy to ignore the holes…
Government support for fossil fuels is blocking climate action According to a recent European Commission study, the UK has the highest subsidies for fossil…
What is behind DWP mistakes in underpaid benefits? 27 Feb 2019 Actions and their consequences flow from values. Yesterday, as the government once again admitted that…