Statement on the situation in Gaza
The offensive plans announced by Netanyahu would push hundreds of thousands of Gaza’s civilian population southward. This is ethnic cleansing and a clear breach of international law. More than 52,000 Palestinians have been killed since the IDF launched its ground offensive. The newly proposed offensive plan would move Gaza’s civilian population southward and delay vital […]
King’s Leadership Academy Wavertree to open this September
My team and I have been working tirelessly to ensure King’s Leadership Academy Wavertree opens this year. So, we are absolutely delighted to say that the funding has finally been agreed and the school will be open for admissions for this September. If you have any queries please contact the council or the school directly […]
Question regarding Celsius Home Improvement Limited
Dozens of families across Merseyside, including my constituents, have been left financially and emotionally devastated by the actions of a home improvement company, Celsius Home Improvement Limited. I asked what can be done to get justice and a full refund for my constituents.
Question to the Minister on Gaza
Statement on Welfare Reforms
As a proud trade unionist, I share the Chancellor’s belief in the importance of well-paid, secure work as a means out of poverty. I welcome the announcements the Government made on supporting people back into employment where possible. However, the cuts announced yesterday appear counter-intuitive and deeply concerning. The independent impact assessment released yesterday show […]
Question to the Security Minister
It is deeply heartbreaking to hear about the litany of failures that led to the Southport Attack. The same institutional failings that led to my constituents, Jan and Gary Furlong, losing their wonderful son James in the Forbury Gardens attack. We must break down the siloes between agencies and government departments, without this we cannot […]
Question to the Minister on life sciences investment in the Liverpool City Region
Today I asked the minister if the money that was going to be invested into Liverpool for the AstraZeneca vaccine hub project, will still be invested into life sciences projects in the region, and if he would set up a meeting with LCR’s Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram to discuss this.
Christmas Break
NHS Confederation – health and care leaders drop in
On the 22 May, I was pleased to meet health and care leaders at a parliamentary drop-in session hosted by the NHS Confederation and sponsored by Steve Brine MP, Chair of the Health and Social Care Select Committee. We discussed the work they are doing to provide high-quality services and improve population health, but also […]
Update on Kings Leadership Academy Wavertree
Following approval of the DfE’s planning application, I held a roundtable meeting last week with senior officials from Liverpool City Council, the Department for Education and the Great Schools Trust as part of my efforts to help get Kings Leadership Academy Wavertree open as soon as possible. Our discussion was constructive, but it was unfortunately […]
