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
Parliament
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
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… Read More »Business Questions: BAME Covid Vaccines
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… Read More »Criminalisation of dissent in India
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… Read More »Cladding Scandal Speech
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… Read More »Speech on “Spy Cops” Bill amendments
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… Read More »Early Day Motion on student rent strikes