I signed an important amendment to the Finance Bill to force the Government to publish the economic impact assessment of its Withdrawal Agreement from the EU alongside a comparison to the deal we currently have and a “no deal” Brexit. I was delighted that on 19th November the Government caved […]
On 12 November, I was proud to support calls for a fairer asylum system at the Sanctuary in Parliament event organised by City of Sanctuary and Asylum Matters. It is essential that people who come to the UK after fleeing war, torture and persecution find safety and are treated with […]
I was honoured to be able to host the Green Apple Awards in Parliament again this year. I’ve supported The Green Organisation over many years because of the hugely important work it does to highlight and support environmental best practice around the world. This year, I presented the Champion of […]
The Government’s confusion over citizens’ rights after Brexit and what will happen in the event of a ‘no deal’ exit is causing serious concern for the three million EU nationals living in the UK. On 5th November, I questioned the Immigration Minister about the Government’s plans to end EU freedom […]
On 30th November, I spoke at the Centre for Progressive Policy’s conference about how to create a truly sustainable, high-quality health and care system. First, we must put tackling the root causes of ill-health at the top of the agenda: poverty, inequality, poor housing and the environment. Second, there needs […]
I’m proud to have joined more than 120 MPs in signing a Unison letter calling for more funding for local government in the Budget. Leicester City Council’s budget has been cut by 50% since 2010 and vital services are under more pressure than ever before. I am extremely disappointed that […]
I am delighted that my colleague Karen Buck MP’s Homes Fitness for Human Habitation Private Members’ Bill passed its Third Reading in the House of Commons on 26th October. I have long-supported the Bill and think it is a hugely important piece of legislation. It would require landlords to make […]
On 24th October I discussed the importance of increasing diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) with the Young Fabians. I think this issue is a matter of social justice and an economic imperative. Jobs and opportunities should be open to everyone, no matter where you are born, what […]
I am supporting the Breaking Point campaign and calling on the Government to end austerity for councils at next week’s Budget. The Government has cut more than £16bn from local government since 2010, and Leicester City Council’s funding has been cut by 50% in total. This is having a devastating […]
I am proud to have signed and voted for Stella Creasy and Conor McGinn’s amendment to the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation and Exercise of Function) Bill that could lead to reform of Northern Ireland’s abortion and marriage laws. The amendment says that in the absence of the Northern Ireland Assembly […]
This year is the 70th anniversary of the NHS. It is also the 70th anniversary of our social care system—but this has received far too little attention to date. Yet social care is more important than ever before. A quarter of older people now need help with daily living—getting up, […]
On Tuesday 16th October I was delighted to join staff from Leicester West business Pepsico in Parliament where they were one of six companies to win a Business Innovation Award from the Institute of Physics. I am very proud of the team at PepsiCo, who were the first food business to […]