Shadow Business Secretary Update – SMMT Roundtable 12 May 2023 A huge thanks to Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) for hosting a roundtable…
Congratulations Madam Mayors 12 May 2023 I am absolutely thrilled that two of my dear friends and constituents, Cllr Tafheen Sharif…
Reporter Column – Local Election Results 11 May 2023 The results of last week’s local elections are very clear: the British public want an…
Celebrating the Coronation 09 May 2023 This weekend was all about five Cs- Coronation, Charles, celebration, community and… cake. On behalf…
My speech to ABPI Conference 28 Apr 2023 It was wonderful to speak at the ABPI‘s Conference yesterday about Labour’s plans to grow…
Reporter Column – Ending Rip-Off Subscription Charges 20 Apr 2023 Have you ever checked your bank statement and found some dodgy looking charge you don’t…
Good Friday Agreement Anniversary 14 Apr 2023 This week marked an incredible 25 years since the Good Friday Agreement – one of…
Helping Our High Streets 14 Apr 2023 High Streets and town centres are important. Even in an age when internet shopping and…
Shadow Business Update – A Visit to Heckmondwicke 14 Apr 2023 It was great to visit major bed manufacturer La Romantica Beds in Heckmondwicke, West Yorkshire…
Easter Activities in Stalybridge and Hyde 06 Apr 2023 Happy Easter! Whether you are celebrating it or not I hope the bank holidays provide…
Local Elections Campaign Launch 31 Mar 2023 It was brilliant to join the Tameside Labour local elections manifesto launch on Saturday. Leader…
Reporter Column – Longdendale Climate Summit 30 Mar 2023 I’ve mentioned a few times in my Reporter column just how much I enjoy visiting…
Reporter Column – Protections for Private Renters 27 Mar 2023 It’s always a pleasure when constituents come down to Parliament to discuss an issue that…
Tory Government Leaves Us in the Waiting Room 16 Mar 2023 I’m writing this on Budget Day, which is a little bit like Christmas for those…
Reporter Column – International Women’s Day 13 Mar 2023 I’m writing this column on International Women’s Day, and would like to wish anyone celebrating…
Shadow Business Update – 5 Missions for A Better Britain 03 Mar 2023 To say this has been a busy couple of weeks would be an understatement! I…
Supporting the Jo Cox Foundation 02 Mar 2023 I am proud to support the launch of the Jo Cox Civility Commission today, led…
Remembering Lord Pendry 28 Feb 2023 I was very sorry to hear that Lord Tom Pendry of Stalybridge passed away on…
Reporter Column – Constituency Visits 23 Feb 2023 It’s been a week of good news with this week’s visits and meetings across the…
Shadow Business Update – Labour is the Party of Business 17 Feb 2023 I really enjoyed visiting Airbus in Filton with Labour Leader Keir Starmer, to meet their…
Hattersley Station Relaunch 17 Feb 2023 It was wonderful to join the opening of the new improved Hattersley rail station this…