Food insecurity
Soaring food insecurity and normalising food aid as the solution to it, points to a complete failure of government. Responsibility for it cannot keep being… Read More »Food insecurity
Parliament
Speech on welfare reform and disabilities
This week the Tories made real terms cuts to social security benefits and pensions — but this isn’t the first time. Over the last decade,… Read More »Speech on welfare reform and disabilities
Speaking out on pensions and benefits cuts
Cutting benefits and pensions is a political choice. Fuel poverty is a political choice. Hunger is a political choice. My speech against the social security… Read More »Speaking out on pensions and benefits cuts
Early Day Motion on Barts strike
Today begins Day 8 of the Barts Strike I’ve tabled motion #930 in support of the cleaners, porters, security, catering and reception staff striking for… Read More »Early Day Motion on Barts strike
Report from APPG on Domestic Abuse & Violence
Today the APPG on Domestic Abuse & Violence launched our report: “Road to Recovery:Meeting the mental health needs of domestic abuse survivors”. We’ve taken evidence… Read More »Report from APPG on Domestic Abuse & Violence
Speech on lawfare and the UK courts system
Today in Parliament there was a debate on lawfare and the UK courts system. My full speech here:
Nuclear Energy (Financing) Bill
My statement on this evening’s votes on the Nuclear Energy (Financing) Bill here:
Colston 4 trial correspondence
This morning, I asked Jacob Rees-Mogg if documents detailing the Home Secretary’s correspondence with authorities during the Colston 4 trial would be made public and… Read More »Colston 4 trial correspondence
Stement on mandatory vaccination
My statement ahead of tonight’s votes on the Government’s mandatory vaccination plans: