Sex for Rent during the Pandemic
It’s been almost four years since I first started campaigning on the issue of ‘sex…
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Voting for the Trade Deal
Today I voted for the trade deal agreed between government and the EU. Just as…
The Spending Review and Upcoming Issues
The chancellor, Rishi Runak, has made his latest spending announcements. I was in the Commons…
Petty Proceedings in Parliament
Just when you think you’ve seen it all, this government try something so underhand that…
Care Homes still face Challenges
The challenges over the running of our care homes continues. Still to this day family…
Remembrance service at Easthill Park
Despite the challenges of our times, today’s Remembrance service at Easthill Park, Portslade, was…
Hope and History Rhyme
The Trump era is drawing to a close. Even though a lot of votes are…
The November Lockdown and how we can make it through as a community
I’m so sorry we’re back in lockdown for a month. I know this is really…
The EHRC Report’s Findings and how we must respond
The long-awaited report into antisemitism in our party was published today by the EHRC. It’s…
The Circuit Break we should have had
The news is full of really alarming stories at the moment. Unemployment is rising,…
Parliament needs to be able to question the Government
Way back at the beginning of September I submitted a parliamentary question to the Department…
A New Mural at Wish Park
In this job there’s nothing I love more than being out and about meeting people…
My Update on the Testing Situation in Brighton and Hove
It’s almost unimaginable that government can screw covid testing up so badly. The greatest weakness…
My Thoughts on the Way Forward for Transport in Brighton and Hove
Let’s talk about an issue that’s dividing our city right now: traffic and cycling lanes.…
A-Level Results Day
If you’re a student I’ve been thinking about you a great deal today. Some of…
Peter Kyle Slams the latest Government Delay to regular Care Home Testing
Since the beginning of this crisis it’s been clear to me that care homes are…
FUNDING FOR LOCAL CHARITIES AND GOOD CAUSES. Deadline Wednesday 19 August 2020
Local charities and good causes can apply for funding from one of four trusts funded…
Supporting Young People
Everyone has been affected by the covid crisis, and that includes young people too. Youngsters…
Armed Forces Day and my Dad
My dad left school at 14 and was in the Navy at 16. Even though…
An Update on the Domestic Abuse Bill Committee Stage
Parliament is a pretty odd place at the best of times but right now it’s…
The Death of George Floyd and how politicians must do more
I’ve watched events in the United States with heartbreak and horror and know many similar…
VE Day and the Leadership Lessons we can Learn
Having a Bank Holiday Monday on a Friday just adds to the ‘otherworldliness’ of our…
Serving our Community as a Shadow Minister for Justice
Earlier this week Keir Starmer, the new leader of the Labour Party, called to offer…
Fighting for Care Homes
It’s a beautiful sunny day today isn’t it? So frustrating that we can’t all be…
My question to the Prime Minister
We need to do better for people living and working in care homes. It’s taking…
An Update on Coronavirus 24/03
There are three crucial issues I’m working on with urgency: 1. more testing; 2. help…
An Update on Coronavirus 17/03
It was only a few weeks ago that we experienced that first outbreak of coronavirus…
Government Must Act to Protect our Oceans
This week I’ve written to Boris Johnson, calling on the Government to show leadership to…
An Update on Coronavirus
Our city is having a real shock. A global crisis has made its way into…
Coronavirus Information
It has just been confirmed to me by a Department of Health minister that a…