Pride in Place funding: Fairfield West and Newsham – your neighbourhood, your say
Pride in Place funding: Fairfield West and Newsham – your neighbourhood, your say. The Pride in Place programme is a Labour Government programme aimed at regenerating neighbourhoods across the UK. I am delighted to announce that I have secured £20 million from the Labour Government for Fairfield West and Newsham over the next 10 years. […]
Statement on the appalling news regarding Grok/X
I stopped posting on X/Twitter early last year, as it was clear that the platform was headed in a deeply disturbing direction since being taken over by Musk. However, I am utterly appalled at the recent news that its artificial intelligence chatbot Grok is being used to create non-consensual sexualised images of women and girls. […]
Statement on Venezuela
I believe the strikes on Venezuela and the capturing of Maduro and his wife by the US is a severe breach of international law. Whilst Maduro’s regime was illegitimate, corrupt and cruel, this is not the way to pave a better future for the people of Venezuela. This breaking of the international rules-based system is […]
Fortnightly Round Up
Domestic abuse is a housing issue
Domestic abuse is a housing issue. Secure housing is not just about bricks and mortar; it is about safety, dignity and the ability to rebuild lives free from fear. The stark reality is that many women experiencing homelessness have often been victims of physical, emotional or economic abuse. This cycle of abuse and homelessness is […]
STATEMENT ON THE HILLSBOROUGH LAW
Today we will see the Hillsborough Law finally tabled after decades of fighting for justice. It is a monumental day for the Hillsborough families, for our city of Liverpool and for the whole country. I want to pay tribute to the families and friends of the 97 who were killed unlawfully in April 1989. Today […]
My decision to stand as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party
Letter to the Minister on the cruel practice of Trail Hunting
I have signed Neil Duncan-Jordan MP’s letter, alongside colleagues, urging action to end to the cruel practice of trail hunting. The law must better protect our wildlife and end all cruelty to animals. Read the full letter below
Statement on the recognition of the Palestinian State
I am pleased to hear that the UK Government is preparing to recognise the state of Palestine, but this must not be conditional. A two-state solution is the only path to peace, it is not a by-product of peace. The threat facing the Palestinian people is existential and we can’t continue to prevaricate on this […]
Statement on the recognition of a Palestinian state
The UK and the international community must recognise the state of Palestine immediately. A two-state solution is the only route to peace, it is not the by-product of peace.
