Elections Bill – Rigging Democracy
The UK Government’s undemocratic Elections Bill has its second reading in Parliament today. Let’s be…
Policy & Campaign Responses
Situation in Afghanistan
The events taking in place in Afghanistan are both shocking and tragic. I am sure…
Nationality and Borders Bill
Thank you for getting in touch with me about the Nationalities and Borders Bill which…
Epidemic of Violence Against Women
Many of the drivers that lay at the heart of the epidemic of violence against…
Plastic Waste Policy
Many constituents have contacted me about plastic waste recently. I share your concerns, and I…
Protections for Hedgehogs
Thank you to those who’ve contacted me regarding the British Hedgehog Preservation Society’s debate in…
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, NC55
Many constituents have been in touch with me about NC55 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing…
Policing Bill Fails to Deliver Justice
Today the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill returned to Parliament. As it stands, the…
Response to Matt Hancock’s rule breaking
Thank you for getting in touch with me about the former Secretary of State for…
5 Years On: Brexit Referendum
Today marks five years since the Brexit referendum. This day will always mark a difficult…
Conflict between Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territories
Thank you to every constituent who has messaged me in recent weeks regarding the appalling…
Statement on the current violence in East Jerusalem
The violence we are witnessing in East Jerusalem, in both Sheikh Jarrah and Silwan neighbourhoods…
My statement on the George Floyd verdict
I, like you, was glued to the tv screens watching as the recent verdict on…
Covid Vaccine Passports
Thank you to all those who have contacted me in recent days regarding COVID vaccine…
Conversion therapies must be urgently banned
Many constituents have recently been in contact with me about banning conversion therapy following a…
Why I’m voting against the Police, Crime, Sentencing & Courts Bill
Many constituents have contacted me with serious concerns about the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts…
The Environment Bill is a missed opportunity
Statement on the Environment Bill Today the Environment Bill returns to Parliament for its Remaining…
Moving Forward Together: Our Future Relationship with the EU
Let me start by saying that the decision we now face on this deal is…
Statement on MPs Salary Consultation
Thank you for getting in touch with me regarding MPs pay. It is appalling that…
Tory Government Fails our Farmers
Statement on the Agriculture Bill This Tory government has let our farmers down. The Tories…
Statement on the Overseas Operations Bill
Labour abstained on this Bill because, as it stands it falls woefully short of what…