My letter, along with 60 MP’s, to the Israeli Defence Minister
It is with great urgency and concern that we are writing to you regarding the Israeli Defence Minister’s announcement on Monday 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. Though the announcement was made under the guise of […]
My Statement on the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments Bill
When the Welfare Bill was proposed in March, I was one of the first MPs to publicly raise concerns about the Government’s proposed changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and Universal Credit. While there’s broad agreement that our welfare system needs reform, I’ve been clear from the start: any changes must strike the right balance […]
My Statement on the ongoing situation between Iran and Israel
In light of the escalation of airstrikes during the weekend, I want to express my deep concern at this critical and dangerous moment for the region and the world. Stability in the Middle East is essential -not only for the region itself but for global security. Above all, we must remember that innocent civilians and […]
Vote to Decriminalise Abortion
I voted in Parliament to decriminalise abortion in the UK. This change will modernise abortion legislation, enshrining a woman’s right to access safe and legal abortions whilst also keeping important safeguards in place. I am pleased to say that after extensive debate, this vote passed in the House of Commons. I appreciate the deep conviction […]
Grooming Gangs Statement
I’ve always wanted government, society and communities to take serious, evidence-based, resourced and accountable action on grooming and grooming gangs. As a survivor of grooming myself, this is a particularly personal issue, one I have been navigating silently until now. No one should have to experience this. Sunlight is the best disinfectant, and it’s time […]
My statement on the escalating crisis in Gaza
I share the deep concerns of many constituents about the ongoing and escalating crisis in Gaza. It is beyond heartbreaking to witness the continued loss of innocent lives, especially children, and the destruction of homes, hospitals, and vital civilian infrastructure. No one should have to endure such suffering. The actions taken by the Israeli Government […]
Statement on Assisted Dying
This was not an easy decision, and I want to thank everyone who has written to me about the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, also known as the Assisted Dying Bill. I’ve received so many heartfelt emails and letters with personal stories, differing views, and compelling arguments. I’ve also spoken to many constituents […]
My statement on Tonia Antoniazzi’s amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill
I need to be clear about where I stand – I support a woman’s right to access abortion care in the UK. Abortion is healthcare, and I believe, deeply and personally, that decisions about a woman’s body should belong to her – not the government, the courts, or anyone else. In England, during the first […]
My statement on Welfare Reform
I wanted to follow up on my previous correspondence after reviewing the independent impact assessment and speaking with many constituents on the issues. The assessment indicates that these changes could push 250,000 more people, including 50,000 children, into relative poverty after housing costs. I’m deeply concerned that, in their current form, these proposals could cause […]
My statement on the Supreme Court Ruling
From the outset, I want to make it clear that the Supreme Court is not part of the Government and functions independently of Parliament. As such, Parliament plays no role in its judgments. Secondly, the Court strongly and unequivocally reaffirmed that the Equality Act continues to protect all trans people from discrimination under the characteristic […]