My Update on the Testing Situation in Brighton and Hove 16 Sep 2020 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 24 Aug 2020 Let’s talk about an issue that’s dividing our city right now: traffic and cycling lanes.…
A-Level Results Day 14 Aug 2020 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 06 Aug 2020 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 05 Aug 2020 Local charities and good causes can apply for funding from one of four trusts funded…
Supporting Young People 28 Jul 2020 Everyone has been affected by the covid crisis, and that includes young people too. Youngsters…
Armed Forces Day and my Dad 28 Jun 2020 My dad left school at 14 and was in the Navy at 16. Even though…
An Update on the Domestic Abuse Bill Committee Stage 19 Jun 2020 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 03 Jun 2020 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 08 May 2020 Having a Bank Holiday Monday on a Friday just adds to the ‘otherworldliness’ of our…
Serving our Community as a Shadow Minister for Justice 10 Apr 2020 Earlier this week Keir Starmer, the new leader of the Labour Party, called to offer…
Fighting for Care Homes 05 Apr 2020 It’s a beautiful sunny day today isn’t it? So frustrating that we can’t all be…
My question to the Prime Minister 25 Mar 2020 We need to do better for people living and working in care homes. It’s taking…
An Update on Coronavirus 24/03 24 Mar 2020 There are three crucial issues I’m working on with urgency: 1. more testing; 2. help…
An Update on Coronavirus 17/03 17 Mar 2020 It was only a few weeks ago that we experienced that first outbreak of coronavirus…
Government Must Act to Protect our Oceans 25 Feb 2020 This week I’ve written to Boris Johnson, calling on the Government to show leadership to…
An Update on Coronavirus 12 Feb 2020 Our city is having a real shock. A global crisis has made its way into…
Coronavirus Information 06 Feb 2020 It has just been confirmed to me by a Department of Health minister that a…
Our EU Relationship 31 Jan 2020 Many people reading this will, like me, be profoundly sad that tonight we will leave…
Happy Christmas! 24 Dec 2019 Happy Christmas! It’s been a pretty intense year for our community and country so I…
Rail Incident 19/12 19 Dec 2019 Yesterday evening our rail service let us down badly. I happened to be there as…
General Election – Thank You 13 Dec 2019 From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making me your MP again. Thank…
It’s Polling Day! 12 Dec 2019 It’s polling day! I know this is a difficult election in horrible weather, but please…
Why I Opposed this General Election 11 Dec 2019 I tried my very best to stop this election happening so MPs would be forced…
Transforming our Rail Service 10 Dec 2019 The very second you chose me as your MP in 2015 I knew there was…
Campaigning Rain or Shine! 10 Dec 2019 Elections are dominated by policies, debates, and TV coverage. But for most people the only…
Fighting for Young People’s Futures 07 Dec 2019 Empowering young people, giving them schools that are capable of recognising and developing their unique…
David Miliband Visits Hove and Portslade 05 Dec 2019 David Miliband came to Hove and Portslade today. We’ve been friends for a long time…
Supporting Local Food Banks 02 Dec 2019 Even though we’re well into the election now I don’t want to give up doing…
BHASVIC Hustings and Registering to Vote! 25 Nov 2019 Young people, make your voice heard…register to vote NOW! BHASVIC had a hustings today with…