Renters’ Reform Bill – Update 05 Oct 2023 I remain concerned that the Government has been dragging its feet on the Renters’ Reform…
AI in the Entertainment Industry 26 Sep 2023 The development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is generating serious issues within the creative industries, not…
Energy Bill – Third Reading 25 Sep 2023 The Energy Bill covers a wide range of policy areas relating to energy. The Government’s…
Approved Mileage Allowance Payments 29 Aug 2023 Unison and the RAC have published research showing that public sector staff are being left…
Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 08 Aug 2023 My Opposition Colleagues and I opposed the passage of this Act because it threatens teachers…
Online Safety Bill – Animal Cruelty 31 Jul 2023 I believe that the absence of protections relating to animal abuse content is a real…
Procurement Bill – Transparency 19 Jul 2023 Procurement spending needs to be more transparent; I want to see this money spent as…
Save Rail Ticket Offices 13 Jul 2023 It is completely unacceptable that the Rail Delivery Group, with full support from the Tory…
Hens in Cages 04 Jul 2023 I believe that all animals deserve protection, whether they are on a farm, at home…
Testing Cosmetics on Animals 04 Jul 2023 I am proud that in 1997, the then Labour Government introduced a ban on testing…
Proposed Closure of Girlguiding Activity Centres 09 Jun 2023 I was dismayed to learn that Girlguiding UK proposes to close five of its Activity…
Alcohol Labelling 26 Apr 2023 I support calls for stronger alcohol strategy proposals from the Government, including consistent, high-quality labelling.…