Newsletter — June update
Earlier this week, I backed an amendment calling for a pause and further consultation on the welfare bill. There are lots of positives in the Bill. I agree with the ‘back to work support’ measures aimed at assisting people into employment. I agree with giving people the ‘Right to Try’ and ensuring that people with […]
Newsletter — May update
May’s update Mental Health Awareness Week Last week was Mental Health Awareness Week. After meeting community leaders from Sheffield Central’s mental health organisations last year, I’m making it a priority to platform their voices. The theme for MH Awareness Week was ‘community,’ making it the perfect opportunity to highlight the impact our voluntary and community […]
Fighting inequality
I know what the scourge of inequality and discrimination looks like. I’ve seen it all my life, and experienced it myself. I’ve seen people in our city beaten down by unfair rules, by systems that don’t treat them fairly, by employers who don’t respect workers’ rights – with the odds stacked against them. In the […]
Newsletter — April update
April’s update It’s been a very challenging few weeks, but a productive one. Thank you for everyone’s messages of support. As Parliament looks forward to another session, I hope that you all enjoyed a restful long weekend and, for those celebrating, a peaceful and contemplative Easter. Closure of Sky site Sky are intending to close […]
Newsletter – December update
December’s update Our Christmas fundraiser This year, we are raising money for Homeless and Rootless at Christmas (HARC), a charity in Sheffield. HARC has been providing a safe and warm day shelter for homeless, rootless and vulnerable people over the Christmas period since 1989, providing a hot breakfast, lunch and a takeaway tea each day […]
Newsletter — November update
November’s update Statement on Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill On Friday, Parliament will debate and vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill (Assisted dying). As this is an issue of conscience, it will be a free vote for Members of Parliament (MP). As your MP, I have sought to keep an […]