The government must recognise the benefits of affordable, flexible and high-quality childcare 20 Feb 2019 Yesterday in Parliament, I demanded that the government recognise that affordable, flexible and high-quality childcare…
The UK cannot ignore its responsiblity to Shemima Begum and her child 19 Feb 2019 It is absolutely right that those who travel abroad to commit terrible crimes face the…
Free childcare needs to also benefit those on lowest incomes 11 Feb 2019 Parents in full-time employment can access free childcare, but unemployed parents cannot. If all parents…
Government incompetence may force valuable nursery schools to close 06 Feb 2019 Many state-maintained nursery schools in Bristol have contacted me with real worries about their ability…
Efficiencies will not solve the school funding crisis 04 Feb 2019 Headteachers of maintained nurseries, primary and secondary schools across Bristol West tell me that –…
Labour wins vote against no deal This was the moment last night when I announced Labour’s win in one of the…
My speech on the Immigration Bill: We must value migrants’ contribution We need an immigration system based on human rights and fairness; not a hostile environment…
Brexit: Bristol businesses want certainty Brexit Minister Chris Heaton-Harris should be very surprised. Today he told me he would be…
The Prime Minister must listen to remain voters and the people worst affected by ‘no deal’ Brexit Yesterday I urged Theresa May to reach out to remain voters in the interests of…
Brexit votes this week: My view from the House of Commons 17 Jan 2019 I am proud to represent one of the most politically-engaged constituencies in the country. Thousands…
How will our creaking immigration system cope if we leave the EU? Today MPs will vote on the Prime Minister’s EU Withdrawal Agreement – and it looks…
Debate on cancer diagnosis: Education can help catch childhood cancers early Cancer in children, teenagers and young adults is thankfully rare. However, whilst rare, every day…