In this month’s World AIDS Day debate, I praised the work of campaigners and charities who have done so much to raise international awareness around the disease and reduce stigma.
Parliamentary Work
Urgent Question on ICC Arrest Warrants for War Crimes in Gaza
During the Urgent Question about the International Criminal Court (ICC) decision to issue arrest warrants for war crimes in Gaza, I pressed the government on continuing arms sales to Israel, their refusal to comment on sanctions, and how they intend to further show our country’s opposition to the slaughter of civilians in Gaza.
Ending the Sale of Human Remains
Human remains looted during colonialism are being sold and auctioned online, sometimes disguised or incorporated into modified items. I urged the government to ban these depraved sales.
The Problems with Facial Recognition Technology
In a Westminster Hall debate, I outlined some of the problems with the use of live facial recognition technology in policing,
Impact of Tuition Fee Increases on Disadvantaged Students
On the 4th November 2024, the government announced that tuition fees in England will rise for current and existing students to £9,535 a year from Autumn 2025. I asked the Secretary of State for Education if she would commit to reviewing this increase if an equality impact assessment reveals that these increases are negatively impacting disadvantaged students.
The Benefits of a Four Day Working Week
Iceland has shown how moving to a 4 day working week with no loss of pay can have benefits for employers, employees and the wider economy.