I asked the government to give Metro Mayors rent control powers during the second reading of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill.
Parliamentary Work
Meeting with UNISON Disability Representatives
I met with Unison disability reps to hear about how PIP cuts could negatively impact disabled workers.
Speaking Against Disability Benefit Cuts in Parliament
I spoke during the Third Reading of the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments Bill, opposing this legislation and supporting amendments that would have removed £2 billion of cuts to disability benefits.
Unite for Trans Rights Lobby
I was pleased to meet with constituents advocating for trans rights. I stand in solidarity, advocating that trans rights are human rights.
Eyes on Sudan: Lobbying for Peace
e least our government can do is to pressure both the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces to agree a ceasefire and support a genuine civilian-led transition to democracy.
Debating the Crime & Policing Bill
If we are handing more power to the police and the state, I believe this must come with more transparency, more accountability and more scrutiny.