Reasoned amendment to Policing Bill
I’m supporting this amendment to throw out the #PoliceCrackdownBill with Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP. It has gathered cross party support, to oppose the Tories’ attack on
March 15, 2021
Activities and Campaigns
Cladding Scandal Westminster Hall Debate
Those living in unsafe cladding need clarity over who bears responsibility for replacing it. They can’t go on paying for temporary interim measures.
March 11, 2021
International Women’s Day 2021 debate
Honour-based abuse is commonly misrepresented in racialised terms. It’s time to recognise it as a product of patriarchy and inequality. We need a statutory definition.
March 11, 2021
Budget debate 2021
With the Budget 2021, the Chancellor had the chance to build a green future with people at its heart. Instead he did nothing to address
March 10, 2021
Fire Safety Debate
The cladding scandal has gone on for far too long. The government needs to stop passing the buck, and do the right thing by constituents.
March 2, 2021
‘Spy Cops’ Bill debate
The ‘Spy Cops’ Bill still does not protect any of the already marginalised and communities under excessive surveillance by the Government. I will keep opposing
March 1, 2021
Questions to government on PIP, ESA and Universal Credit
I’ve been asking questions of the Government for some time on Personal Independent Payments and ESA benefits. I recently asked about the vulnerability of people
February 28, 2021
Pandemic Economic Support
With the next budget coming up, we need the Government to support those who are struggling, as we plan for the end of the pandemic.
February 25, 2021
APPG on Domestic Abuse & Violence
I’m pleased to Chair the APPG on Domestic Abuse & Violence at this pivotal moment in lawmaking. With Women’s Aid we are calling on transformative responses to
February 22, 2021
Covid-19 and Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities deaths
A comprehensive strategy is still needed to address the disproportionate effect of the pandemic on ethnic minority communities – one that is honest about the
February 12, 2021
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
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