A Cooperative Tameside Success Story 03 Aug 2023 Last week I visited CNI – Cooperative Network Infrastructure – based at Ashton Old Baths.…
Supporting the Lionesses 27 Jul 2023 The FIFA Women’s World Cup has begun. My kids have their wallchart up, England shirts…
Addressing Child Poverty 24 Jul 2023 One topic that has attracted news interest this week is Labour’s positioning on the Conservative…
Ticket Office Closures 22 Jul 2023 In the latest sign that an uncaring and incompetent Conservative Government is presiding over the…
Labour’s Plan to Turbocharge the Auto Industry 13 Jul 2023 Today I’m in the House of Commons leading a debate on supporting Britain’s car industry.…
Happy 75th birthday to our NHS! 06 Jul 2023 I’m writing this on Wednesday 5th July 2023, the 75th anniversary itself, and want to…
Shadow Business Update – Hull and Back 30 Jun 2023 As Shadow Business Secretary, I have the privilege of meeting businesses across the country, and…
Reporter Column – Local Mortgage Hikes 29 Jun 2023 We all know that Liz Truss was a disaster for the British economy. Regrettably, she…
Hyde Town Centre Masterplan 27 Jun 2023 Back in September, Let’s Talk About Hyde was launched. 1,300 Hydonions responded to the survey…
Happy Armed Forces Day 23 Jun 2023 Tomorrow is Armed Forces Day, a really important celebration in Britain’s national calendar. I am…
My speech to the UK Hospitality Summer Conference 14 Jun 2023 Thank you, it is wonderful to have the chance to address you here today. Can…
A Trip to Scotland 13 Jun 2023 Last week I nipped up to Scotland by train on Monday for a packed visit…
My speech to the SCDI Forum 05 Jun 2023 Thank you for that kind introduction and the chance to address you today. Sarah when we…
Labour’s Plan for Leasehold Reform 02 Jun 2023 For several years now I have been working with campaigners and affected residents to push…
A Flawed Retained EU Law Bill 01 Jun 2023 It was a busy week in the House of Commons last week as we considered…
Reporter Column – Chocolate Teapot Train Service 18 May 2023 Last week the Government finally faced up to something most Northern commuters could have told…
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…