In Parliament and work with other MPs Since my last newsletter (19 April), I have divided my time between Parliament, Islington North and the Council of Europe. The government is accelerating its attack on civil, democratic and human rights. On Tuesday evening, I supported efforts to repeal the Public Order Act. When our democracy is …
It is wholly unacceptable that the Government is cutting back on essential support and services that needy and vulnerable families depend on to ensure there are no unnecessary baby deaths. I completely agree that serious research into the causes of stillbirth and neonatal deaths as a whole, need to be investigated including the role of …
It is totally inappropriate that people who are struggling to pay their bills have had to turn to foodbanks. These only started up during the Conservatives’ time in power, over the last thirteen years. There’s a clear link between current government policies and this new shameful dependency and the Trussell trust is correct: inadequate Universal …
This April saw Passover, Ramadan and Easter overlap, which happens just three times each century. This rare occasion was a time for all communities to come together and make a common call for compassion, inclusion and peace. However you celebrated, I hope all of you managed to find some time to enjoy a restful break. …
The killing of Tom Hurndall in Gaza was extra-judicial and a tragic event, and should always be remembered. I fully and unreservedly condemned that shooting at the time. I have recently signed EDM 1064, and we can only keep speaking out against these kinds of criminal acts, which sadly continue to this day. This year …
I wrote a speech which I was to deliver to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) on Tuesday 25 April 2023. Sadly I was unable to personally deliver this speech, but the text of it was submitted to the Assembly and is as follows: Debate: European Convention on Human Rights and national …
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