Performing arts in schools
Performing arts education is extremely important for many children, yet it is often limited in…
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How can the government hold such little regard for victims of the Windrush scandal?
On Monday, during the debate on the Windrush Compensation Scheme Bill, I asked why some…
Windrush compensation is still too slow – and for some, too late
Since the Windrush scandal came to light around two years ago, the government has been…
Support for inner-city primary schools
Yesterday I asked the government about its strategy for school places. In some areas of…
Calling for disabled access for Lawrence Hill station
Last week in Parliament, I once again asked a government minister for funds to make…
The government’s worrying attack on freedom of the press
Yesterday journalists from the Parliamentary lobby walked out in solidarity with each other after journalists…
Middle East peace plan could worsen water conflict
Donald Trump’s peace plan for the Middle East risks worsening, rather than solving, the conflict…
Crime prevention hammered by 10 years of Tory cuts
After a decade of deep and damaging cuts to our police forces, an increase in…
Government votes down child refugee protections in EU Withdrawal Agreement Bill
As Shadow Brexit Minister, yesterday I defended five crucial Lord Amendments to the EU Withdrawal…