John Bercow stepping down as Speaker
On Thursday as John Bercow spent his last day in the Speaker’s chair, I wanted…
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There’s enough time to debate the Animal Cruelty (Sentencing) Bill
Last Thursday, during the Oral Questions on Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, I asked the…
Safe and legal routes for migration
On Wednesday 23 October, the Home Secretary made an urgent statement following the tragic discovery…
Lawrence Hill and Stapleton Road stations need to be accessible
On 24 October 2019 I challenged Transport Minister George Freeman over the accessibility of two…
Britain’s Place in the World: human rights, equality and environmentalism
On 14 October, I listened to a disappointing Queen’s Speech – plenty of warm words…
Thangam Debbonaire – live blog during Autumn 2019 UK national crisis
LIVE BLOG UPDATE: 07.20 Wednesday 23rd October 2019 I’m writing this from my flat, the…
Refugees and the US troop withdrawal from northern Syria
On 8 October 2019 the Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Dr Andrew…
A travel fund for families of children with cancer
Many of you will know that, in October 2017, I set up the All Party…
Brexit and the law – a simple yes or no from the Attorney General?
The European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019 requires the Prime Minister to ask for…