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… Read More »Budget debate 2021
Parliament
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.
‘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… Read More »‘Spy Cops’ Bill debate
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… Read More »Questions to government on PIP, ESA and Universal Credit
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.
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… Read More »APPG on Domestic Abuse & Violence
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… Read More »Covid-19 and Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities deaths
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… Read More »Library closures
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… Read More »Data on the Impact of Covid on Ethnic Minority Communities