Knife crime is not a random, isolated event. It is the consequence of decisions made by individuals who choose to carry knives and by successive governments who have watched on as this crisis has continued to escalate. Knife crime in England and
As an ex-miner and Member of Parliament for a coalfield community, I have been contacted numerous times by both constituents and non-constituents, about the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme, otherwise known as the BCSSS. It’s a topic close to my heart, as
Anti-social behaviour is something that many of us have unfortunately become familiar with at some point in our lives. The varying forms it takes can have a truly devastating impact on individuals and communities. However, it is anti-social behaviour by social and
I think it is fair to say that whilst many of us recognise sepsis as a serious condition, most people do not understand the real danger it poses and how often it is mistaken for another illness. The cases of both my
The topic of baby loss is arguably one that many people feel uncomfortable discussing, given its sensitive nature. We often avoid talking about it for fear of upsetting the families directly affected and being unable to speak about it in a way
The death of Terrance Radford in April 2019 was a tragedy, which should never have happened. His death reflects a point of failure within our prison system that was entirely preventable. Had his killer, Gavin Collins, remained in prison then Terrance would