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Anti-social behaviour is a blight on our communities, and nowhere is this more evident than in Dudley. From vandalism and intimidation to dangerous joyriding on off-road bikes, persistent disorder, theft, drug dealing, and the ever-frustrating issue of fly-tipping, these behaviours strike at

At the end of last month I stood up in Parliament to debate the many factors outside of health services that determine the health and wellbeing of our communities. Where you live should not determine how long you live, and yet in

I have long been a passionate advocate of animal welfare and have been a vegan for over 30 years. When I joined parliament last summer, I became the Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Phasing Out Animal Experiments in Medical

A top lawyer is warning that Kim Leadbeater’s highly controversial assisted dying Bill is not compatible with the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), because of inadequate safeguards for certain disabled people. Tom Cross KC was commissioned by The Christian Institute to

When you enter parliament, there are some issues you know will be universally felt, then there are others that are more niche and local. When I began contacting colleagues about some casework I’d been receiving about residential estate management companies, I thought

Aberdeen is oil and gas city. The oil capital of Europe. Since the advent of oil extraction in the North Sea more than 60 years ago we’ve become experts at extracting it as cheaply and efficiently as possible. And, at least since

One of the challenges facing people in any part of the UK seeking to come to terms with the partitioning of our country by the EU is that its architects are building their border gradually. Notwithstanding the fact that in one sense

The poppy stands tall, with bended head—the perfect personification of honouring our dead. Every year, one of the most iconic flowers is seen and respected across this nation, and it is down to the work of the Royal British Legion. Last month

Last month, I had the honour of leading an Adjournment Debate in the House of Commons to make a case that, in truth, makes itself – for Government support for the Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT). For over two decades, the CRT has

Last week, I introduced a 10 Minute Rule Bill in Parliament to require the Government to publish a dedicated strategy for tackling interpersonal abuse and violence against men and boys. This is not about detracting from the vital work being done to

This Lesbian Visibility Week, I led a debate in Parliament to mark the occasion: a chance to reflect, to celebrate, and to push for change. This year’s theme, celebrating rainbow families, speaks to something deeply personal for so many of us: how

Time and again, I have had conversations with my constituents who can see no visible government investment in our local towns. I led a debate in Parliament on the Green Book review, and I reiterate something I said in my speech: people

UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – London Mayor Sadiq Khan urges the UK to adopt the EU youth mobility scheme, warning it could shield Britain’s economy from Trump’s sweeping tariffs. As reported by The Independent, Sadiq Khan pressed officials to sign an EU

Fly-tipping is not only a growing concern in my own constituency of Aldridge-Brownhills, but also across the wider West Midlands region. It has become a persistent and damaging problem, and it is vital that we come together to explore practical solutions and

Last week, I held a Westminster Hall debate on the subject of waste incinerators – an issue that has long been of deep concern to my constituents and one that raises broader questions about local accountability, environmental sustainability and the direction of

Last month, I used Parliamentary privilege to shine a light on a case of appalling injustice. A man silenced by the very system that was meant to protect him — gagged by a legal agreement he was never truly free to refuse.

Like many other politicians, I too have received political donations. I received donations from Unite the Union and The Communications Workers Union, and therefore I know how much politicians and political parties rely on donations to help get their message across to

I recently hosted a debate in Parliament on relationship education in schools – as a mother of three and as MP for Epsom & Ewell, where the devastating reality of violence against women and girls has been felt far too acutely in

Adoption is often viewed as the happy ending in a child’s journey through trauma and instability, but for many families across the UK, it marks the beginning of a far more complex and challenging chapter. The issue of adoption breakdown—when adopted children

The UK’s higher education sector is facing a financial crisis that could have profound implications for students, staff, and the country’s future. Two years ago, university lecturers across the UK took to the picket lines, urgently raising alarms about the state of

The Cornish Language and Heritage (Education and Recognition) Bill represents a landmark moment for the Cornish language ‘Kernewek’, affirming its importance as a living part of our heritage. By promoting the teaching of Kernewek and recognising its importance in public life, the

Following recent events in my constituency of Woking, it is evident that there is a stark need for stronger retrospective accountability for failures in construction. In the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the Government introduced much-needed reforms through the Building Safety

I strongly believe in the UK showing leadership on the world stage to address key global challenges and, in doing so, to protect our national interest. Tackling the scourge of global malnutrition is one such example. It is the leading killer of

In the last decade, drug-related deaths across the UK have surged – nearly doubling across all four nations. The evidence is overwhelming: our current approach is failing. That’s why I secured a Westminster Hall debate, bringing MPs from across the House together

Public transport should work for everyone. Yet for millions – wheelchair users, parents with pushchairs, older people, and anyone with mobility challenges – it’s a daily struggle. The Government must take action by fixing their ‘Access for All’ scheme, mandating step-free access

This weekend marked a familiar ritual: the clocks went forward, ushering in longer evenings and the start of British Summer Time. For many of us, the lighter days lift our mood – a welcome contrast to the gloom of darker autumn afternoons. We’ve

The challenges facing the horticulture trade between Northern Ireland and Great Britain remain a serious concern, and as the MP for East Londonderry, I and my Party colleagues have continued to press for solutions that will assist businesses, suppliers, and consumers. The

For too long, learning disabled and autistic young people have faced disproportionate barriers to employment. Despite their talents and potential, only 4.8% of learning disabled adults in England are in paid work in contrast with the overall 80% employment rate of the

As a Member of Parliament from Bedfordshire, tourism might seem like an unusual priority for my work in Parliament. Bedfordshire is not an obvious tourism destination, with a tourism economy that lags behind most of our competitors and a tourism ecosystem that

Dear Member of Parliament, Tomorrow, following the Spring Statement will be the Report Stage of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. Our team at parliamentnews.co.uk are supporting amendment NC2, proposed by Dame Caroline Dinenage and supported by a cross party group of MPs,

Sunday marked another hugely successful high-profile sporting event held at Wembley with the league cup final between Liverpool and Newcastle. New generations of fans have grown accustomed to, for the most part, feeling safe on a matchday. But, as I witnessed firsthand

On 18 March, I secured a Westminster Hall debate on the UK’s secretive military cooperation with Israel’s war in Gaza and a chance to hear a government minister respond. Given Labour’s unwavering support for Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza (with minor concessions

Shipyards and shipbuilding are iconic cultural symbols of the UK’s industrial heritage – from the Belfast poetry of Carnduff, the folk songs of England from the North East to South West, to the words of Donald Dewar evoking the “The shout of

Creating the means for post-industrial towns like Leigh and Atherton to connect to growth opportunities is vital for these towns to thrive. As chair of the Labour MPs group on local growth funding, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with the

With the recent conclusion of one of the most violent cycles of Israeli-Palestinian conflict in history, the largest since 1973, it is imperative that we redouble our efforts towards achieving peace. The atrocities and massive loss of life we saw on October

Most people first witnessed the chaotic underbelly of local government in 2021 when the now infamous phrase, “You have no authority here, Jackie Weaver,” echoed across the internet. That viral clip from a Handforth Parish Council Zoom meeting was a rare bit

This month marks the 40th anniversary of the Swann Report, a landmark document that exposed the systemic racism embedded in the UK’s education system. Its findings, commissioned in response to mounting evidence that Black and ethnic minority students were being failed, laid

I moved to South Devon in 2007. Before then, I’d lived in Edinburgh, Sheffield, and London on and off for nearly two decades. Coming here 18 years ago was my first real experience of rural life, other than holidays, and in the

I have been incredibly lucky as both an MP, and formerly a councillor, to have represented somewhere with really brilliant community theatres. NK Theatre Arts, who are based at the Forum Theatre in Romiley, are an incredible group who have given so

Last week, as well as welcoming Young Carers from Mark Hall Academy in Harlow into Parliament I took part in a number of activities with Carers Trust to mark Young Carers Action Day. This included opportunity to hold a debate in Westminster

Philomena Lee was 18 years old when she became pregnant and was sent to the Sean Ross Abbey Mother and Baby Home in Roscrea, County Tipperary, in Ireland. There Philomena gave birth to her son Anthony, and there they both lived until

When you hear the words Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), what comes to mind? Your first thoughts will be of insulin injections, sugar monitoring, and the delicate balancing act between food and medication. For those living with T1D, diet is inseparable from their

If you ask most people why they love the sports that they do, most will have been inspired by watching the sports they love on TV. Be that watching rugby with parents, football down at the pub, Wimbledon in the summer; free

Last week, I had the privilege of presenting a 10-minute bill motion in the chamber, urging an amendment to a sub-section of the Dentists Act 1984 regarding indemnity arrangements. Although this might seem like a niche issue it is one that confronts

In 2021 there were repeated calls for the triggering of Article 16 of the Northern Ireland Protocol. The ‘Safeguards’ provision in the treaty, Article 16 sets out the developments that it was agreed cannot reasonably be accommodated within the actual operation of

The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision crisis is a national emergency. During the Westminster Hall debate that I led at the end of February, I was struck by the all too familiar stories shared by colleagues of parents and children

I couldn’t have agreed with Kim Leadbeater more when she said, ‘whatever the problem, sport can be the solution’. For every £1 we invest in sport, we get a £4 return in social and health benefits. As I argued in my recent