Library closures
Whilst the growth in digital technology is welcome, the value of local libraries cannot be understated, including the value of physically accessing books. There are
February 11, 2021
Activities and Campaigns
Letter on universities and student debt
Students have been completely failed by the Government during this pandemic. I’ve signed this letter from Claudia Webbe challenging the marketisation of higher education and
February 11, 2021
Data on the Impact of Covid on Ethnic Minority Communities
Ethnic minority communities have been hit hardest by the second wave of Covid-19, with little action from the Government to address this. Today I asked
February 9, 2021
Business Questions: BAME Covid Vaccines
The Government need to allocate more time to evaluate the rollout of the vaccine roll out, including the disproportionate impact of Covid on ethnic minority
February 4, 2021
Criminalisation of dissent in India
The Indian Government continue incarceration against peaceful protesters including farmers. They are also shutting down reporting. These violations of democratic principles should be subject to
February 2, 2021
Cladding Scandal Speech
The Government needs to stop passing the buck and front up to the mistakes which have led to the cladding scandal. Nobody should have to
February 2, 2021
Stop the War: Yemen
The war against Yemen has left more than 250,000 dead. The Biden administration have at least committed to ending US involvement in the war. Our
January 28, 2021
Speech on “Spy Cops” Bill amendments
The “Spy Cops” Bill returned to the House this week to consider amendments from the Lords. The proposed amendments put limits on the scope and
January 28, 2021
Early Day Motion on student rent strikes
Challenges to student mental health should not be exacerbated by the demands of rent. I’m co-sponsoring this Early Day Motion on university student demands from Zarah
January 26, 2021
Times Radio interview – Impact of COVID on BAME communities
Last night I spoke to Carole Walker and Times Radio on Government narratives blaming ethnic minority communities for the disproportionate impact of coronavirus on them.
January 22, 2021
Covid Response and BAME Communities – Prime Minister’s Questions
It’s high time the Prime Minister recognised the role of structural racism in the pandemic.
January 20, 2021
#FreeJulianAssange
Truths on war crimes should not remain classified, nor those who bring us it be punished. Prosecute war criminals not truth tellers. On #FreeJulianAssange at Stop
January 18, 2021
The Tory Government have continually & disgracefully overlooked the effect of Covid-19 on BAME Communities
The Conservative Government have continually and disgracefully overlooked the effect of COVID-19 on BAME communities. My latest for Labour Outlook here: The Tory Government have
January 17, 2021
Letter on vaccine immunisation
Along with 29 Parliamentarians, I have written to the Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock to:➡️ Ensure Joint Committee on Vaccine Immunisation review and
January 15, 2021
National free school meals
Outsourcing is threatening the wellbeing of children in need of free school meals.Today I asked Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson whether he would consider replacing a
January 13, 2021
I will continue to advocate for my constituents
There is a lot of grief, trauma and loss continuing to be experienced, it seems, in almost every household.None of this is a coincidence, it
January 11, 2021
Early Day Motion on Covid-19 and homelessness
What’s the difference between the first national lockdown and the second? More rough sleepers will be on the streets. I’ve tabled a Parliamentary motion asking
January 8, 2021