Joke Competition for Primary Schools 02 Oct 2018 I am supporting Voice Box, an annual joke-telling competition designed by the Royal College of…
The ‘Amazon Tax’ 02 Oct 2018 It is clear that the current tax system is outdated. Multinational online monoliths like Amazon…
Proposed Changes to the Planning Process for Fracking 26 Sep 2018 The Government is currently proposing to change the planning process for hydraulic fracturing, making it…
Could you be a blood or stem cell donor? 21 Sep 2018 Every year in the UK, around 2,000 blood cancer patients require a stem cell donor…
The Upskirting Bill 20 Sep 2018 On 5 September, as Shadow Justice Minister, I responded on behalf of the Opposition to…
Cuts to Legal Aid have denied thousands access to justice 04 Sep 2018 Despite Legal Aid being the lesser appreciated pillar of the welfare state, it is no…
Parliamentary Pub of the Year 03 Sep 2018 I am welcoming nominations from my constituents for the award of ‘Parliamentary Pub of the…
Hulton Park ‘Call-in’ by the Secretary of State 16 Aug 2018 I am delighted that the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government –…
Bolton FM Coverage Extension 16 Aug 2018 In June 2018, OFCOM appealed for community radio stations to apply for coverage extensions in…
Northern Rail Inquiry 31 Jul 2018 As someone who has to travel to and from London every week, I can attest…
Support Package For Pubs 26 Jul 2018 Back in May, I wrote to Greg Clark, the Secretary of State for Business, Energy…
Update – £4m Cut From Deaf Children’s Education 14 Jul 2018 As you may remember, I wrote a letter to Nadhim Zahawi, the Parliamentary Under Secretary…