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 […]
I have decided to step back from the race for deputy leader
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.
Letter to the Foreign Secretary on Gaza
I have signed a letter to the Foreign Secretary alongside colleagues regarding the Israeli Defence Minister’s announcement of his plans to forcibly transfer all Palestinian civilians in Gaza to a camp in the ruined city of Rafah without allowing them to leave. The UK and international community cannot allow this to come to pass without […]
Visit to NHS Dentistry drop in
It was a pleasure to meet Mohsan Ahmad from the Local Dental Network. I spoke to him about my concerns regarding access to NHS dentistry across Liverpool and Liverpool Wavertree and the crisis in dental care for young children. I will be following up with him and his colleagues to discuss what is being done […]
Mass Climate Lobby in Westminster
It was an honour to meet with so many constituents at the Act Now, Change Forever Mass Lobby on climate change last week. They discussed their climate concerns with me, ranging from the local to the international, and kindly agreed to send across some of the actions they would like me to take in parliament. […]
Question to the Minister on the interception of the Madleen
I asked the Minister what discussions he was having about the appalling interception of the Madleen and the prevention, yet again, of vital aid reaching the Palestinian people.
